Diana would’ve given Meghan the thumbs-up

FORMER personal trainer to the late Princess Diana of Wales, Jenni Rivett, said Prince Harry’s mom would have given a thumbs-up to his choice of bride.

As the royal wedding takes place today, Rivett will join millions across the world in toasting the young couple as they exchange vows in a fairy-tale spectacle.

Rivett was personal trainer to Princess Di between 1991 and 1997 and the pair enjoyed a close relationship. Speaking from Cambridge in the UK earlier this week, Rivett said the princess shared a “special bond” with her sons William and Harry.

“I feel ridiculously sad for Diana that she should be missing out on this momentous day.

“Her boys were her life and she would be so proud of Harry and I think she would really approve of Meghan.

“She had a very special bond with her boys and Harry certainly has Diana’s joie de vivre.”

Rivett recalled when Prince Harry would gatecrash his mother’s fitness sessions at Kensington Palace, while both princes used to want to hold Rivett’s baby daughter Kirsti.

“William and Harry used to fight over who would hold Kirsti when I occasionally took her up to the palace. The boys were often in our sessions, wielding water pistols. Di was such a great mum.

“Today I would like to say many congratulations Harry. I remember your passion for just about everything. Your mum would be so proud of you today; keep up her good works.”

Said Rivett: “I think Meghan is a great addition to the royal family. She’s gutsy and confident and has all the makings of a princess.”

PICTURE: AP/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY (ANA) Joshua Arane from Battersea stands on the security fence on the long walk ahead of the wedding today.

PICTURE: EPA-EFE/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY (ANA) Excited fans pose with police officers in Windsor.

PICTURE: SUPPLIED Jenni Rivett was Princess Diana’s personal trainer. She said Di would have approved of Markle.