Prince Harry and Prince William’s bond may be distant today, but those who knew them young, like former bodyguard Graham Craker, remember a deep connection shaped by love and shared grief.

Craker, affectionately called “Crackers” by the princes, served as their personal bodyguard for 15 years. He was there during both joy and sorrow, especially after Princess Diana’s death. “I was standing at the rear of the hearse and William looked up and acknowledged me,” Craker told *The New York Post*. “William was comforted that I was with his mum on her final journey.”

He witnessed the immense public mourning: “People in tears, on their knees crossing themselves… even southbound traffic on the M1 had stopped.” He also recalled a quiet moment with William the morning after the funeral: “I offered my condolences. He just said, ‘Thank you.’”

Prince Harry remembered him fondly in *Spare*: “The bodyguard was Graham. Willy and I liked him a lot. We always called him Crackers.”

Craker remained close to the family, attending William’s wedding a decade after retiring. Honored with the Royal Victorian Order, his life of service and quiet strength left a lasting mark. For the princes, he was more than a guard — he was part of their family.