How Prince Philip made sure his daughters-in-law always felt accepted into the family Comment Apr 9 2021, 16:44 ET WHEN the young Lady Diana Spencer first came to Balmoral Castle as a guest of Prince Charles in the early Eighties, Prince Philip made a huge effort to welcome her. He recognised she was insecure and far more naive than his son’s previous selection of sophisticated blondes. �� Prince Philip's death... 8 Prince Philip made a special effort to welcome Diana into the familyCredit: Rex Features The Queen referred to Diana as “one of us” because her father, Lord Spencer, had been an equerry to King George V1.