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James Lifford Hewitt (born 30 April 1958) is a former cavalry officer in the British Army. He came to public attention in the mid-1990s after he disclosed an affair with Diana, Princess of Wales, while she was still married to then-Prince Charles.
Harry said he spent years believing the tabloids' stories that Hewitt was his dad, but learned the truth in 2014. He also revealed how King Charles III joked about the rumour in his memoir Spare.
Jun 6, 2023 · James Hewitt may not be one of the more recognizable names for American audiences, but the military man is one of the biggest scandals to besiege the monarchy in the late 20th century.
- Random House
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Jan 5, 2023 · Prince Harry has finally addressed longstanding rumours that Major James Hewitt is his real father. It is just one of many explosive subjects the Duke of Sussex writes about in his new memoir...
- Eleanor Noyce
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Feb 2, 2023 · James Hewitt, Diana's horseback riding instructor, admitted to being in love with her, but ended their five-year affair in 1991. He later tried to sell her letters and betrayed her trust, while she struggled with loneliness and depression.
Nov 20, 2020 · The Crown touches on Princess Diana's five-year-long affair with Major James Hewitt, an officer in the British Army. Diana met Hewitt while he was working in Buckingham palace. Here's the whole story of Diana and Hewitt's relationship, which is only briefly mentioned in The Crown.
Aug 12, 2022 · James Hewitt was a retired British Army captain who had a five-year affair with Princess Diana during her marriage to Prince Charles. He wrote two books about their relationship, which caused controversy and hurt Diana, and denied being Prince Harry's father.
