Behind the scenes of Diana and Michael Jackson’s connection

But was there something deeper than just friendship and shared values?

Jackson’s former bodyguard, Matt Fiddes, confirmed the late-night calls, even claiming that the singer was “in love” with Diana.

Fiddes, who worked closely with Jackson for a decade, said:

“[Jackson] felt she was the only person in the world who could understand his life in terms of not being able to go anywhere, and the media stories that got out of hand… The intrusion into the private life, having no privacy whatsoever, the children being hounded.”

How did Michael Jackson react to Diana’s death?

What also united Michael Jackson and Princess Diana was their shared experience with paparazzi. Both were likely among the most photographed individuals for many years.

Diana was constantly in the spotlight, and her persona contrasted with the royal family always drew interest from tabloids and photographers alike. Similarly, Michael Jackson’s life story and ever-changing appearance made him a prime target for the media.

The pair are said to have remained friends until Diana’s tragic death in 1997.

When Michael learned of her passing, he was devastated. According to The Express, the news reportedly hit the star so hard that he fainted and had to be revived with smelling salts upon hearing of her passing.

He also postponed a performance on his HIStory tour. The singer was set to perform a concert in Belgium before an audience of 60,000 people, but the organizers reported that Jackson was so stunned by Diana’s death that he was unable to go on stage.