Kurt Russell recalls Diana staying at his Colorado retreat

Hollywood actor Kurt Russell has revealed he once offered his property as a private retreat for Diana, Princess of Wales, and her two young sons. Speaking on The Jonathan Ross Show, Russell shared that Prince Harry later recalled the visit, describing it as one of the really fun times they had. The star, who is promoting his new Paramount+ drama The Madison, recounted his first meeting with Diana at the premiere of Backdraft, where he found himself seated between the Princess and Charles, then the Prince of Wales. Russell said, “If you ever want to go somewhere that’s pretty under control, we’ll work it out – let me know.” He noted that Diana brought the two boys and they stayed there for a week and had a wonderful time. “I wasn’t there, none of us were there at the time but she wrote some really nice cards and things like that. I’ve seen Harry a number of times since then and he always remembers and he’s very sweet – he always remembers it as one of the really fun times they had.” The actor owns a ranch in Colorado, and he recalled the moment in which the future king of England, William, slept in his son’s room, a detail that underscored the intimate, private nature of the retreat. Russell’s reflections come as audiences also hear about Diana’s ongoing sensitivity to paparazzi and public attention, a theme that has continued to shape public memory of her life. The interview highlights a behind-the-scenes glimpse of royal visitation that contrasts with the intense media spotlight that often surrounded the Princess of Wales. It also offers a humanizing portrait of a star who opened his home to one of the century’s most scrutinized figures, emphasizing warmth, privacy, and shared family moments that remain meaningful decades later.

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