Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Trump's Pursuit of Diana: The "Trophy Wife" Controversy
After Princess Diana's divorce, Donald Trump sent her flowers and wanted to date her, seeing her as a prize.
A journalist says Diana found his attention creepy.
Trump wrote that he wished he could have dated her.
After her death, Trump made comments about how he might have been able to be with her.
These events show a one-sided pursuit with Diana not reciprocating Trump's interest.
Donald Trump reportedly pursued Princess Diana after her 1996 divorce.
A former journalist claims Trump sent Diana flowers and saw her as a "trophy wife".
Princess Diana confided in the journalist that Trump "gave her the creeps".
Trump stated in his 1997 book that he regretted not having a chance to date her.
After Diana's death, Trump made comments suggesting he could have been romantically involved.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Princess Diana.
- What
- Donald Trump pursued Princess Diana after her divorce.
- When
- After Princess Diana's 1996 divorce and following her death in 1997.
- Where
- Kensington Palace (mentioned as the location flowers were sent)
- Why
- The reason for Trump's pursuit is implied to be romantic interest and seeing her as desirable.
Diana's Perspective
Trump's Perspective
Reactions to Advances
Diana's Perspective
Princess Diana was made uncomfortable by Trump's advances.
Trump's Perspective
Donald Trump saw Princess Diana as desirable and made repeated advances.
- Figure
- Donald Trump
- Figure
- Princess Diana
- Event
- Princess Diana's divorce in 1996
- Location
- United Kingdom (UK)