Cindy Crawford Recalls Meeting with Royal Princes Amidst "The Crown" Mention

Cindy Crawford, one of the most recognized faces in the world of fashion during the 90s, has recently sparked considerable buzz as she took a trip down memory lane, remembering her time visiting Kensington Palace and meeting Prince William. The supermodel's nostalgic moment comes following a reference to her in the latest season of Netflix's popular series, "The Crown".

"The Crown", which has returned for its sixth and final installment, has been lauded and criticized in equal measure for its dramatic portrayal of the Royal Family's life. It is within this depiction of the royal drama that Cindy Crawford is given a nod. In one scene from the series, a young Prince William, portrayed by actor Ed McVey, is discussing supermodels with Prince Philip, played by Jonathan Pryce. Amidst the three names - Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, and Naomi Campbell - it's Crawford's that carries a special resonance.

The supermodel, upon viewing the clip, took to her Instagram account to share the scene and captioned it referencing her quite personal connection with the Royal Family. Cindy Crawford, who enjoyed fame as one of the original "Big Five" supermodels in the 90s, alongside Turlington, Schiffer, Campbell and Linda Evangelista, said that she vividly remembers the visit where she met Diana, Princess of Wales, and a teenage Prince William, who had just begun to take note of the supermodels of the time.

Cindy's post not only speaks volumes about her fame at the time but also echoes a heartfelt recollection of a unique encounter with the royals. Especially touching is her memory shared on the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Crawford reminisced on Instagram about being called by Diana to Kensington Palace for tea, a gesture intended to surprise Prince William and Prince Harry. Displaying her down-to-earth nature, Crawford confessed being nervous about the meeting but found comfort in the warm and friendly demeanor of Diana, who she described as "a class act".

Adding another layer to this model-meets-monarchy tale, Prince Harry, in his memoir "Spare", released in January of the current year, mentions the remarkable moment when he and his brother met supermodels Crawford, Turlington, and Schiffer. As reported by The Independent, Prince Harry recounted the meeting as confusing and daunting, in light of their young age and shy temperaments amidst the awe of celebrity presence.

This intersection of high fashion and royalty comes amidst a resurgence of interest in the iconic models of the '90s. Apple TV's September docuseries, "The Super Models", revisits the careers of Crawford and her peers, celebrating their profound impact on the fashion industry and how they defined and transformed the concept of modeling in that era.

Cindy Crawford's fond recollection presents an encapsulating tale that bridges the gap between two very different yet equally public lives. Her social media posts and subsequent coverage in the media serve to humanize the figures involved, highlighting moments of genuine human connection amidst the often untouchable façade of fame and royalty.