Diana Used To Carry a Fridge Full of Her Blood While Traveling Because She Had One Major Fear

Princess Diana understood the dangers of constant media attention long before the world caught on. Dubbed the most photographed woman in the world, she was forced to take drastic measures to protect herself. One such bizarre precaution was carrying a small refrigerator filled with her blood when she traveled abroad. Her former private secretary, Patrick Jephson, once disclosed that Diana was well prepared in case of an attack or medical emergency.

Jephson said, “Particularly when we were abroad or in the developing world, we would carry a little refrigerator full of spare supplies of Diana’s blood. That sure took the glamour out of it. Each of us was tested so the doctors knew which of us could give her blood if she needed it." As reported by the Daily Star, he added, “Diana was quite often under the threat of physical danger. A part of the job that was easy to forget and then you’d get a sharp reminder.” Jephson also shared that he hasn’t let go of the resentment he feels toward the royal family for their treatment of Diana. He believes Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the monarchy failed to fully understand the depth of her struggles and underestimated her strength.

He explained, "I think it doesn’t really reflect well on the royal family. She was out there flying the flag for Britain and by any measure doing a great job for the monarchy, but received very little recognition let alone thanks for it at the time." The former secretary added, "She was a young single mother working hard, and she had no supportive network, she had no proper mentoring, the organisation was overwhelmingly masculine even though there was a woman at the top of it. She really had her work cut out [with] just surviving, let alone driving as a royal performer. I think they did underestimate her." As reported by The Mirror, he claimed Diana wasn't a 'natural rebel,' rather a 'natural monarchist' who could have been the biggest asset to the Crown had they not been envious of her fame and let the opportunity slip.

But it wasn’t just Diana who took precautions. Jephson revealed that both the late Queen and King Charles III traveled with spare blood for emergencies, a precautionary measure that has become part of Charles’s travel routine to this day.

According to reporter Gordon Rayner, the King’s careful planning also includes his choice of drink. Rayner explained that Charles’s habit of bringing his alcohol abroad is a security measure, ensuring no one can tamper with his drinks, as reported by Showbiz Cheatsheet.