The REAL reason JFK Jr. REFUSED to call Prince Harry and Prince William after Princess Diana’s death – even after wife Carolyn Bessette begged him to phone the grieving brothers

John F. Kennedy Jr. refused to call Princes William and Harry after Princess Diana’s tragic death – despite his wife Carolyn’s insistence – because it was ‘too hard for him’, a new book claims.

In an upcoming biography titled Once Upon A Time: The Captivating Life Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, author Elizabeth Beller takes a deep dive into the life of the woman who stood alongside “America’s Prince” JFK Jr. was standing.

The explosive book promises to reveal the true identity behind the multifaceted woman who had people locked in with her fiercely independent attitude, while lifting the lid on the other side of Carolyn that the public didn’t see – one that saw her pleading. husband to call the royal brothers in a difficult time.

Elizabeth emphasizes Carolyn’s “sympathy” as she explains that she was there with JFK Jr. urged to call Prince William and Prince Harry after their mother’s death in 1997, but the lawyer refused to answer the phone due to Diana’s extremely public death.

Elizabeth emphasizes Carolyn’s “compassion” as she tells JFK Jr. urged to call the princes after their mother’s death in 1997 (Princess Diana seen with her sons in 1988)

In an excerpt obtained by PeopleElizabeth, whose book is released on May 21, shared what happened in the days after Princess Diana’s death.

The princess died as a result of a fatal car accident during a high-speed chase by photographers in Paris.

Carolyn was furious about the Royal’s death, especially as she had struggled with paparazzi herself.

Elizabeth wrote: ‘Carolyn tried to get John to call Princes William and Harry to offer his condolences when it was revealed that Diana had hoped her sons would emulate John’s modesty in the face of media obsession.’

JFK Jr. However, he initially didn’t see the benefit of calling the boys because he “didn’t know them and thought their situations were vastly different.”

The excerpt read: “He had met [Princess Diana] once or twice, and the fact that she had died while being chased by paparazzi, he was aware of the fact that their [he and Carolyn’s] his lives were overrun with attention and he was upset.

“Carolyn’s suggestion was sweet that he call them. He was by all accounts a kind, friendly person, but maybe that moment was too difficult for him to be able to say something in a very public and dramatic way to someone who just lost his or her parent.”

JFK Jr. initially didn’t see the benefit of calling the boys because he “didn’t know them and thought their situations were vastly different” (JFK Jr. and Carolyn seen in 1995)

Carolyn was furious about Diana’s death because she had struggled with paparazzi herself

In an upcoming biography titled Once Upon A Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, author Elizabeth Beller takes a deep dive into the life of JFK Jr.’s wife.

The upcoming biography shows Carolyn – who died on July 16, 1999 – in a different light, as she was previously described as “icy” by headlines.

Carolyn died when a plane piloted by JFK Jr. and which included her sister Lauren, crashed into the water off Martha’s Vineyard.

Elizabeth revealed: ‘The press attention really scared her. There was a vulnerability. And I think somehow the press attention and the scrutiny just struck a chord and it took away a lot of her joy.

“She had a lot of compassion, was very caring and a good friend.”

Carolyn and JFK Jr. – the second child of US President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – started dating in the early 1990s, and they quickly became one of the most talked about couples in the world.

Of course, the public already had a huge fascination with the Kennedys, but Carolyn’s bold fashion choices and her ability to transform even the simplest looks into a chic ensemble only attracted people more.

The princess died as a result of a fatal car accident during a high-speed chase by photographers in Paris (seen with Prince William in 1991)

Carolyn died when a plane piloted by JFK Jr and carrying her sister Lauren crashed into the water off Martha’s Vineyard (seen in 1999)

Carolyn – who worked as publicity director for Calvin Klein’s flagship store in Manhattan – not only dominated the red carpet when attending an event, but she also turned the streets of New York City into her own personal catwalk when running errands or walking their dog .

Paparazzi often camped outside the couple’s New York City apartment hoping to catch a glimpse of them, and many became obsessed with seeing what she would wear next.

And 25 years after the couple’s death, people around the world continue to celebrate JFK Jr.’s wife. praise for her envious fashion and stunning looks.

Once Upon A Time: The Captivating Life Of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is released on May 21.