The burgundy pillow, green striped sofa, and Duke’s white socks all have personal meaning for me. Prince Phillip did not like us referring to him as a prince since that was the title of his sons. He had us refer to him as, “The Duke.” -Nicole Anstedt

“My mother called and wanted to know my plans for Easter. I had to explain the concept of Easter baskets and how we celebrated in the United States. She asked what was in the Easter basket and I said stuffed animals and candy. Then she asked what she could send? I told her that she did not have to send anything. She insisted so I said a bunny. Mind you, I meant an actual rabbit. In the mail, I received a white, plastic bendy bunny. I expressed to her that I had not meant that kind but thanked her. She said she went to a bit of trouble to find that and the idea of sending a live rabbit was ridiculous. To this, I responded she could have sent a stuffed animal. Unfortunately, she remained cross for awhile but years later got me a stuffed animal bunny that I decided to keep at the castle. I never saw it again.” -Nicole Anstedt

“Diana demanded photos of me. This one I sent years after I took it because I was tired of her copying certain outfits and styles I wore. The white peep toes were intentional because working royals were not allowed to wear them. She found a way to create the illusion anyway.”

-Nicole Anstedt

She got her ears pierced specifically to have those earrings made to keep them near her always.