Longtime Royal Bodyguard Who Protected William and Harry Dies at 77
A man known only to a few, but trusted more than most inside Buckingham Palace, has passed away at the age of 77. Graham Craker, lovingly called “Crackers” by those close to him, spent over three decades guarding the British royal family—fifteen of those years as the personal protector of Princes William and Harry.
He wasn’t just a bodyguard—he was a quiet shadow who stood by the young princes during the darkest moment of their lives. Craker was with William and Harry at Balmoral Castle the day they were told their mother, Princess Diana, had died. Witnesses say William looked at him with silent gratitude, a glance that said, “Thank you for being here.”
During Diana’s funeral, while the world watched the young princes walk behind their mother’s coffin, Craker followed close behind. Unseen by cameras, he was there to make sure they were safe—physically and emotionally. One subtle nod from William that day spoke louder than words.
Cracker’s role was never about the spotlight. It was about loyalty, service, and quiet strength. While the world focused on crowns and cameras, he focused on two boys who had just lost their mother.
Now, with his passing, another piece of royal history fades quietly into memory. But to those who knew him, he was more than a protector—he was family.