ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown Explores Story Behind Princess Diana's Philadelphia Eagles Jacket

New ESPN Feature Uncovers How Diana Became an Eagles Fan, Offers Insight Into Her Love for Normalcy, and Questions Whereabouts of Iconic Jacket

The story behind Princess Diana's Philadelphia Eagles jacket is being explored in a new feature on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown. The Princess was often seen wearing the jacket in the 1990s, but its origin remained a mystery until now.
Diana received the Eagles jacket from Jack Edelstein, a broadcaster for the team, who met her at Grace Kelly's funeral in the 1980s. The Princess mentioned she loved the colours green and silver, and Edelstein had a custom jacket made for her.
Princess Diana's decision to wear the jacket was an attempt to show normalcy, according to her former bodyguard, Ken Wharfe. Despite her royalty, Diana wanted to be seen as a casual and regular mother to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
This iconic jacket worn by Diana became a symbol of both her personal style and her affinity for the people's aesthetic. Even though she was a royal, she enjoyed making statements with her outfits that were relatable and grounded.
The whereabouts of the Eagles jacket is currently unknown. Many of Diana's clothes were kept as memorabilia after her death, but the jacket seems to have disappeared, which adds another layer of intrigue to its story.