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Prince Harry's Secret Feud With Charles Over Princess Diana
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Prince Harry's Secret Feud With Charles Over Princess Diana

When Prince Harry lost his mother Diana at just 12 years old, the whole world was in shock. But behind closed doors, the REAL SHOCKER was the secret feud between Harry and Charles over Diana. Heartbroken, Harry couldn’t understand why Charles betrayed Diana. But instead of Charles stepping up as a father, Harry was told to “play the game” and bottled up his grief… Why was Charles determined to stop Harry from rebelling like Diana had? And how did brave Harry fight back against the Royal Family?

'I Named My Daughter Diana'- Landmine Survivor Reveals Princess Diana’s Real Nature
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'I Named My Daughter Diana'- Landmine Survivor Reveals Princess Diana’s Real Nature

A long-awaited reunionBarely a day goes by when Prince Harry is not reminded of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, who died tragically in 1997. But her memory was even more vivid during a 2019 visit to Angola.There, he met Sandra Txijica, a landmine survivor who at 14 sat on the princess' lap under a fig tree outside the city's Orthopedic Centre. Months later, Diana died in a car accident.Now, twenty-two years after their encouter, Harry met Txijica again in a special moment for both the prince and the Angolan, who is now 35 and walks with the help of a prosthetic leg from the center.Following his mother's footstepsAt a speech following the encounter, Harry said the meeting was "deeply personal and meaningful to him," according to People.“It has been an honor to retrace my mother’s steps today," he added in his speech. "I lost her twenty-two years ago, but the memory of her is with me daily and her legacy lives on which is why I am so happy to name the center – ‘The Princess Diana Orthopaedic Centre.’ ”Harry also spoke of the de-mining efforts in Angola that have taken place since his mother's visit, which have made the city of Huambo much safer.“Since my mother’s visit to Huambo so many years ago, this city has undergone such a visible transformation,” he said. “I am humbled and honored that my mother’s work and commitment to de-mining continues to inspire and that her legacy is being recognized and celebrated today with the naming of the center in her honor.”A feel-good encounterFor those who've watched The Crown, or at least seen the Oprah interview, it's hard not to root for Harry. Born into an inhospitable, and discriminatory system, he eventually decided to exit with his wife Meghan Markle, who had a negative experience that was chillingly similar to that of Diana when she first entered the Royal Family. Thoughts on the monarchy aside, it's great to see Harry happy and following in his mother's footsteps.More inspiring celebrities: The Powerful Truth Behind Princess Diana’s Iconic Revenge DressThe Truth Behind This Photo Of Princess Diana Sleeping At A Formal EventMeghan Markle Reveals Her Pain in Fighting the Same Battle as Princess DianaHow Princess Diana Broke All the Rules — and Changed the World

The Truth Behind Princess Diana's Troubled Relationship With Her Mother
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The Truth Behind Princess Diana's Troubled Relationship With Her Mother

Frances Shand Kydd was a humanitarian and philanthropist who cared for bereaved families and handicapped children. But she was also Princess Diana’s biological mother who left her when she was only eight years old.Princess Diana had a rocky relationship with her mother. While Diana was alive, Frances grew jealous, angry, and spiteful towards her own daughter. Though her past foes may have called her a “snob and a bad mother,” Frances still managed to live her later years with peace and self-forgiveness, which can be seen in the way she has honored Diana’s legacy through her charity work. She was the youngest bride to wed in Westminster AbbeyFrances was born into a life of privilege. Her family also had strong ties to the royals, as her mother was a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and her father was a close friend of King George VI. Frances married John Spencer when she was only 18 years old and he was 30. She recalled her marriage as “unhappy,” as she tragically lost her first son, 10 hours after giving birth to him. She and John eventually got divorced, as she was having an affair with business tycoon Peter Shand Kydd. During her divorce settlement, Frances’ own mother sided with John, which caused her to lose custody of all four of her children—including Diana. Frances was initially labeled as a “bolter, adultress, and the other woman” from both sides of the divorce hearings. Frances felt resentment towards Diana after being compared to her When Frances married Peter Shand Kydd, they moved to a remote island to live a quiet life. During that time, Diana became engaged to Prince Charles, which followed a large media frenzy. Sadly, Peter decided to leave Frances for a younger woman, and Frances felt Diana was to blame. She believed the bombardment of the media became too much for Peter to handle.“I think the pressure of it all was overwhelming and finally, impossible for Peter. They didn’t want him. They wanted me. I became Diana’s mum, and not his wife,” said Frances. The media constantly compared Frances and Diana to each other, from physical appearance to lifestyle choices. This led her to feel resentment towards her daughter and see her as a rival.She made a phone call to Diana that would haunt her for the rest of her lifeDuring the same year as Diana’s death, Frances made a call four months prior that would make Diana vow to never speak to her mother again. Paul Burrell, Diana’s former butler, told The Mirror that he once had to comfort her crying on the floor after hearing hate-filled insults from a phone conversation with Frances.“What I heard was a torrent of abuse, swearing and upsetting inuendo towards the Princess and towards the male company she was keeping… How prophetic and sad those words were,” said Paul.What I heard was a torrent of abuse, swearing and upsetting inuendo towards the Princess and towards the male company she was keeping… How prophetic and sad those words werePaul Burrell to The MirrorAfter that phone call, Diana vowed to cut off all communication with her mother. She returned unopened letters Frances wrote her and remained true to her vow until her death in August 1997.According to Paul, once Frances heard about Diana’s death, she immediately regretted treating Diana the way she did. “Her mother had to live with that guilt after Diana’s death… for the rest of her life,” said Paul. Frances devoted her last years to charity Diana’s death made Frances revaluate her life through a new lens. Though she had already converted to Roman Catholicism after her second divorce, it was Diana’s passing that pushed her to continue the work her daughter had done. I think the pressure of it all was overwhelming and finally, impossible for Peter. They didn’t want him. They wanted me. I became Diana’s mum, and not his wifeFrances Shand KyddAccording to The Guardian, Frances’ later years brought her the most peace and satisfaction. She raised funds for pilgrimages and charities, supported mothers who lost their children tragically, and worked on various projects involving handicapped children—a cause Diana greatly cared for. Frances Shand Kydd teaches us an important lesson on redemption. She shows us that no matter how much time we’ve spent on the wrong path, we have unlimited chances to end up on the right one. More inspiring stories:The Powerful Truth Behind Princess Diana’s Iconic Revenge DressThe Truth Behind This Photo Of Princess Diana Sleeping At A Formal EventMeghan Markle Reveals Her Pain in Fighting the Same Battle as Princess DianaHow Princess Diana Broke All the Rules — and Changed the World

The Powerful Truth Behind Princess Diana's Iconic Revenge Dress
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The Powerful Truth Behind Princess Diana's Iconic Revenge Dress

They say the best revenge is massive success, but what if it could also take the form of a little black dress? This was most definitely so in the case of Princess Diana. Yet there’s more to the story behind Princess Diana’s iconic LBD than most people know.Although her taffeta wedding dress may be her most iconic outfit, nothing made a grander splash than the curve-hugging “revenge dress” she wore on June 29, 1994. Taken all on its own, the off-the-shoulder deep V-neckline in combination with an asymmetrical above-the-knee hemline and a playful sheer scarf wafting from the waist was rebelliously unroyal. But taken in context, the stunning number, designed by Christina Stambolian, also happened to be Diana’s outfit of choice the very same night her estranged husband, Prince Charles, took to national TV to admit that he had been unfaithful. This was nearly a year and a half after the pair announced their separation.Princess Diana's dress took on a symbolic meaningPrincess Diana’s black dress then became the perfect power play: one that defied her status as cheated wife, instead putting her fearless confidence and freedom on display for all. A clear statement of empowerment.“She wanted to look a million dollars,” said her former stylist, Anna Harvey. “And she did.”“It was the first time people had been introduced to the new Diana, the one who didn’t need the royal family, especially Prince Charles,” said British fashion journalist and stylist Alex Longmore. “In that minidress, she oozed confidence, an air of happiness and independence.”From that point on, Diana avoided the billowy, ‘fussy’ look of her younger days in favor of chic, simple grown-up fashion, according to curator Eleri Lynn. “This was the very opposite of the ‘princess dressing’ that had made headlines in the 1980s. “One of her favorite designers, David Sassoon, recalled that ‘there was a tremendous change from the shy little girl who I had initially dressed to this overtly glamorous woman.’”She almost didn’t wear itRather than go into hiding the night she was expected to attend Vanity Fair's annual fundraising gala for the Serpentine Gallery in London, Princess Diana showed up—in more ways than one. She had been planning to wear a Valentino dress instead, but changed her mind when her ensemble was leaked to the press in advance of the event. Rifling through her wardrobe, she made the last-minute switch (Prince Charles’ interview, scheduled at the same time, undoubtedly influenced her choice as well). She had actually bought the now-famous LBD three years earlier, but had never worn it. “She thought it was too daring,” said designer Stambolian in 2013.On the night in question, however, Diana had to have known that all eyes would be on her. So she decided to send a clear message: I’m my own woman.So much more than a "revenge" dressIn June 1997, three years after Princess Diana made her stunning appearance in her famously defiant LBD, she put 79 cocktail and evening dresses up for auction to benefit The Royal Marsden Hospital Cancer Fund and the AIDS crisis trust, two causes she supported throughout her life. The revenge dress reportedly sold for $65,000. Just two months after the auction, Diana tragically passed away.While one can surely find ample evidence of the beauty of Diana's personal legacy in the broad strokes of her story—namely, the courage with which she left a royal marriage that was causing her pain—her gorgeous revenge dress, most often treated as a peripheral story, shall also go down in history as a symbol of the meaningful charity work she somehow managed to squeeze into her short yet abundant life. Princess Diana’s LBD began as an impulse purchase and remained in her closet for years. She had no idea, when she bought it, that this would be the ‘too-daring’ dress she finally wore on the night the unhappiness of her marriage was confirmed publicly, a scandalous gift to the tabloid media. She may have only worn the dress once, but she sure did make it count, and when it finally left her closet again a few years later, it was for charity. The journey then, was one from “revenge” (or, as I prefer to see it, timely self-empowerment) to one of compassion and giving to others.After all, this was Diana in a nutshell. Stephen Lee, director of the UK Institute of Charity Fundraising Managers called Princess Diana’s charity work “probably more significant than any other person's in the 20th century.” The Princess developed an interest in health issues traditionally outside the purview of royal involvement, including AIDS and leprosy. Her extensive charity work also included campaigning for animal protection, and against the use of landmines. She was patron to countless other charities as well, including organizations working with the homeless, youth, drug addicts, and the elderly. She made several lengthy visits every week to Royal Brompton Hospital to comfort terminally ill and dying patients. In 1988, she became patron of the British Red Cross, and in 1994, she helped launch Child Bereavement UK which supports children “of military families, those of suicide victims, [and] terminally-ill parents.” Prince William later took his mother’s place as the charity's royal patron, movingly delivering a speech about the pain of being a child who loses a parent.Her necklace also holds a powerful storyAlong with her iconic revenge dress, there’s another fashion choice Princess Diana made that night that typically draws much less discussion: her sapphire-and-pearl choker necklace. Some call it an equally bold decision given the jewel's history. The Queen Mother gifted her with it on her wedding day, in the form of large brooch. Eventually, however, Diana had it mounted on seven strands of pearls to create a wide choker, which she wore both before and after her divorce—most notably, perhaps, when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985 and when she attended the Met Gala in 1996. While it’s possible that she simply loved the necklace, I find it likely that the piece also lent an air of empowered joy and freedom to her person when she wore it. After all, it was she who turned the brooch into a gorgeous necklace she much preferred wearing. In this way, she always worked to transform whatever was before her for the better—with whatever resources she had at her disposal. Although the sapphire choker hasn't been seen since her tragic death, Diana reportedly left all her jewelry to her sons, “so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it.” In fact, it's rumoured that Harry may have used two of the diamonds from the choker to create Meghan Markle's engagement ring. While this remains unconfirmed, of Meghan's ring Harry did say, “…the little diamonds either side are from my mother's jewelry collection, to make sure that she's with us on this crazy journey together.”What you can learn from Princess Diana's legacyIndeed, if fashion has any influence at all on the wearer, one might credit those tiny diamonds with Harry and Meghan’s similar penchant for bravery and rebellion in the face of oppressive conventions. That, or the diamonds have nothing to do with it, and they’re following in her footsteps because she was, and always will be, an authentic leader sensitive to humanity’s many struggles—personal and political alike. I’m going with the latter.For those who feel trapped by the pressures of marriage, family and convention for fear of reprisal, Princess Diana remains a beacon of hope in action. If you need inspiration to make it to the next chapter of your life, you’d do well to meditate on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.

The Truth Behind This Photo Of Princess Diana Sleeping At A Formal Event
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The Truth Behind This Photo Of Princess Diana Sleeping At A Formal Event

To many, Princess Diana seemed to have it all, but in reality she was privately miserable. The level of suffering she experienced wasn’t known to the world until far later.Now that we know of the tragedy that became her life, looking back at old photos holds a greater significance.Sleeping beautyThere’s one photo of Diana early in her marriage, sitting in a chair, asleep during an event she was attending as the Princess of Wales. While it may seem strange – and perhaps rude – that the princess would fall asleep at an important media event, there was a reason. Shortly after, it was revealed that she was pregnant with Prince William!Diana was exhausted, trying to adapt to life as a new wife and new royal. The adjustment wasn’t easy. A new baby on the way was surely going to make things different, at least for a while.Baby on the wayThe first trimester of pregnancy is known to be exhausting, which explains why she fell asleep in the most unexpected of places. After that moment, the palace knew they had to reveal the truth to the curious public. Buckingham Palace released the official announcement that the Prince and Princess of Wales were expecting their first child shortly thereafter.Sadly, we know now that even though she went on to become mother to the heir to the British throne, she never felt wanted or welcome. Between her strained relationship with the royals and media harassment, she often had suicidal thoughts.Loving motherDiana loved her sons William and Harry, and in motherhood, she found the purpose that had been so lost to her. However, as we all know, she didn’t get the happy ending we all hoped for – and she died when her boys were still teenagers.Things aren't always as they seemBut that moment, and that photo, it tells a story - and it might not be the story we think it is at first glance. It's a reminder we never truly know what is going on with someone -- and we should always give them all the compassion we can provide, because we never know...it just may be exactly when they need it.More inspiring celebrities: Why We Need To Talk About Keanu Reeves’ Girlfriend Alexandra GrantHow Princess Diana Broke All the Rules — and Changed the WorldWhy Shakira and Gerard Piqué Are Proud To Be An Unconventional CoupleDuchess Meghan And Prince Harry’s Baby News Show There Is Hope After Loss

How Princess Diana Broke All the Rules -- and Changed the World
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How Princess Diana Broke All the Rules -- and Changed the World

With the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death upon us, it’s a poignant time to look back at the important role she played in society and the royal family. She wasn't just the former wife of a future king (and mother of the next king) and a style icon. She was a woman who used her fame and status and access to make a difference in the world, and ushered in a generation of celebrity philanthropy.Princess Diana could easily have met royal expectationsShe could have been known for her pretty dresses and regal wave. She had all that, but she also knew her platform gave her the opportunity to facilitate real change. Her refusal to be boxed in to those traditional "royal" roles of the past created a world where celebrities and the wealthy are now expected to use their wealth and access to make a difference wherever and however they can.The British royal family has fascinated millions for as far back as the mind can remember, but they were always known as being steeped in privilege and a touch stuffy. Smiling and waving was about as emotive as you expected a royal to get -- especially a senior member of the royal family. But she saw an opportunity She wanted to bring the royal family to get closer to the people they represented, and really connect with them."I would like a monarchy that has more contact with its people,” Diana said in an interview with BBC in 1995. It was a desire she made into a reality. She was at one point or another -- during and after her marriage to Prince Charles -- a patron of over 100 different charities and humanitarian causes. She wasn’t only willing to get close to people and talk to them and hear what their fears and needs and concerns, however. She was willing to put herself at riskShe visited Angola in 1997 to support anti-landmine activists, risking her own safety to help those in need. “I’d read the statistics that Angola has the highest percentage of amputees anywhere in the world,” she said in a BBC Heart of the Matter documentary. “That one person in every 333 had lost a limb, most of them through land mine explosions. But that hadn’t prepared me for reality.”In a beautiful tribute to his mom and continuation of her legacy, Princess Diana’s son, Prince Harry has carried on this legacy and is now patron of a landmine charity, The HALO Trust.The handshake heard 'round the worldPrincess Diana also did incredible humanitarian work with the AIDS crisis at a time when little publicly was known about this terrible illness. In the 1980s, there was a lot of misinformation about HIV and AIDS, and people feared touching anyone with the virus. The princess made sure to bew photographed shaking hands with HIV-positive patients at a hospital in London in 1987, not wearing gloves. It was an important moment in awareness and compassion at a time that the stigma was at its worst. Many years later, Gavin Hart of the National AIDS Trust shared with the BBC that Diana helped in a big way to remove the stigma of AIDS: "In our opinion she was the foremost ambassador for AIDS awareness on the planet and no one can fill her shoes in terms of the work she did."Diana similarly compassionate in combatting the stigma regarding leprosy. She was a patron of The Leprosy Mission and traveled the world spending a lot of time with patients. It has always been my concern to touch people with leprosy, trying to show in a simple action that they are not reviled, nor are we repulsed.Struggles closer to homeDiana similarly visited homeless shelters in and around London, and made sure to take her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, along with her so they could see shelters and understand that not everyone lived the sort of life they enjoyed. "My mother introduced that sort of area to me a long time ago. It was a real eye-opener and I am very glad she did. It has been something I have held close to me for a long time,” Prince William later told The Telegraph, in relation to his own work with the homeless -- a continuation of his late mom’s legacy.Diana spurned unnecessary formality"Diana was the first member of the royal family to do this," said Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty magazine. "The royal family used to say that everyone had to be deferential to them. But Diana said, 'If someone might be nervous of you or you're speaking to a very young child or a sick person, get yourself on their level.'" Now, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are seen often doing the same.Her two greatest achievementsPrincess Diana reached out to people on all parts of the human spectrum, from children to the elderly, poor to the sick, and still made time to be an active mother to her sons – another facet of her personality not often seen with royals until that time. Her legacy of charity continues, both through her sons and their wives, and through the charitable foundation The Princess Diana Memorial Fund, begun out of donations at the time of her death, and that have continued for the years since.She rebelled in an unconventional wayShe was rebellious against stale convention, putting family before royal duties, and being a mom before being a celebrity. She taught her boys to be normal kids, by taking the boys for meals at McDonald's and riding public transit. By letting them act like normal kids, they also were better able to relate to the needs of normal children. She was honest and frank with the press, even when uncomfortable – about her own struggles with eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, mental health, and marital problems, and that helped to inspire generations of women going through the same, and knowing they were not alone. Her sons since have done their own work in mental health. Prince Harry and Prince William, as well as Duchess Meghan and Duchess Kate have since created Heads Together, inspired by Princess Diana. The organization works to destigmatize mental health struggles.Her overall effect on charity is probably more significant than any other person's in the 20th century.Stephen LeePrincess Diana changed the royal family foreverThat’s an established fact – but she also changed the world forever, in a powerfully impactful way that’s still being realized. Now as we see Harry and William and their wives continue her legacy, it’s a constant reminder of just how much people are capable of when they refuse to be boxed in by what history and decorum expects of them, and they decide to use their connections and influence and resources for the good of the world. Princess Diana saw this, her sons see it too, and maybe, in our own special way, all of us can see it and apply it to our own lives as well.

21 Awe-Inspiring Facts Everyone Should Know About Princess Diana's Life
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21 Awe-Inspiring Facts Everyone Should Know About Princess Diana's Life

Even though it has been a long 21 years since she passed, Princess Diana has remained firmly in the hearts and thoughts of people all over the world.She was a revolutionary Princess who refused to hide behind the walls of a Palace indulging herself in the luxuries of being a Royal. Instead, she used her immense influence to shine a light on forgotten causes ranging from mental health to animal rights.During her short-lived time as the Princess of Wales, she was known as a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many during her heartwarming visits to children and dying patients. Diana made admirable efforts to connect with those around her, but much of her personal life was marred by depression due in part to her failing marriage and the deep disapproval of the Royal Family.Even today, tributes are still being lovingly placed at her grave and in front of Kensington Palace where she lived. So now we offer a small tribute of our own: a collection of the most awe-inspiring facts about Lady Di to remind the world why she was truly the "People's Princess".1. She worked to destigmatize AIDSPrincess Diana's life revolved around so much more than just being part of the Royal Family. She was a passionate supporter of AIDS charities and regularly visited patients in hospitals across the country. She made sure the media captured her embracing them to change the public opinion that touching a person with AIDS was risky.Diana famously noted, "HIV does not make people dangerous to know. You can shake their hands and give them a hug. Heaven knows they need it."2. She raised awareness about leprosySimilar to her work with HIV/AIDS victims, Diana made a point to visit leprosy victims around the world and defy the taboo surrounding the disease.Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly against these sorts of visits and famously asked if she could support a "much more pleasant" cause instead. Fortunately, Diana was never one to succumb to the Queen's opinion and continued her mission to help those most in need.Today, her youngest son Harry continues his mother's tireless crusade and travels around the world spreading awareness and funding charities of his own.RELATED: 13 Signs You’re Way Stronger Than You Realize3. She campaigned to ban landminesIn 1997, Princess Diana decided to re-direct her constant media attention and led them to Angola to raise awareness on the issue of landmines.She famously walked through a former minefield during her International Campaign to Ban Landmines and drew attention to the lack of prostheses for victims. Her efforts won a Nobel Peace Prize a few months after her death.4. She was an activist for homeless youthDiana was an active supporter of over 100 charities during her lifetime, including Centrepoint, a charity which provides support and accommodation to the homeless.She became a patron of the charity in 1992, and would often say, "We, as a part of society, must ensure that young people – who are our future – are given the chance they deserve."5. She sold her iconic dresses to raise funds for charityWhile many celebrities wouldn't dream of parting with their luxurious outfits, Diana auctioned 79 of her iconic dresses shortly before her death to raise funds for AIDS and breast cancer charities. This was actually a suggestion by Prince William, who was 15 at the time.6. She stood up to the Royal FamilyPrincess Diana was known for rebelling against the deep-rooted traditions of the British Royal Family. She did this in seemingly small ways that shook the Royals but delighted the people.Of the many things she did, Diana was the only royal to ever work with AIDS charities. She dismissed having a royal nanny for her sons. She broke protocol and never wore lavish hats or gloves on her visits to hospitals out of respect for the patients. She was also the first royal to have a "common" engagement ring picked out of a catalog (this ring is now worn by Duchess Kate Middleton).7. She initiated a more equal wedding traditionAt her wedding, Princess Diana broke tradition and omitted the royal vow to "obey" her husband. This small act was unheard of and stirred up quite the controversy at the time. But Diana was a free spirit and a firm believer in equality, so she felt it was her duty to lead by example.Three decades later, her daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton did the same at her own wedding to Prince William. And Prince Harry and Megan Markle did the same at their wedding.8. She was an advocate for womenMore than just being a "gracious royal" to all, Diana had a genuine affinity for women and girls. She would visit centers and sit with female homeless youth, sipping from a mug of coffee while chatting with them about their lives. Nurses around her said she was "never patronizing" or detached, she truly cared about them and wanted to help them become strong women themselves.9. She defied the norm of a "royal wife"Diana's compassion for others was not to be confused with submissiveness. Through her cheeky humor, natural charm, and pointed statements to the press, Diana made sure everyone was aware she had a strong character and was not to be underestimated.This came as a surprise particularly to her husband, Prince Charles. He would invite her over to Buckingham Palace to "sit and watch him work", but she would bluntly decline and choose to spend time with the public instead.She also refused to "dutifully" turn a blind eye to her husband's infidelity and gave the now infamous 1995 BBC Bashir interview where she sparked the popular phrase: "three is a crowd".10. She publicly admitted to her flawsThere's no denying that Princess Diana is a role-model in many aspects, but she too had flaws and made questionable choices during her lifetime.While dealing with crushing loneliness throughout her marriage brought on by her husband's constant affair with Camilla Parker, Lady Di began to seek the company of others too. She later recognized her actions and admitted to having affairs in a BBC interview just before her divorce.RELATED: Rihanna Gets Vocal About Embracing Flaws, Uses Her Platform to Spread Message of Unconditional Self-LoveThere is certainly nothing admirable about having affairs, but it took a unique sense of bravery to admit this on camera, knowing it would be shown to the entire world and taint her worldwide reputation. If anything, it served as a reminder that she too is only human.11. She raised her sons against Royal customsAs with most areas of her life, Diana had a very hands-on approach to parenting. She was adamant in giving her two sons a "normal" upbringing. She would take them to school herself, indulge them with occasional trips to McDonalds and theme parks, and participate in school events along the other mothers. She also took them to homeless shelters and AIDS clinics to instill empathy in her young children."I want my boys to have an understanding of people’s emotions, their insecurities, people’s distress, and their hopes and dreams," she said.12. She always sent "thank you" notesDiana was all about the little details in life. She was known for sending thank you notes for even the smallest deeds and made sure to pass this habit onto her sons.Prince William quickly followed his mother's lead and would scribble small notes to their chauffeur to thank him for small things like showing him a fun video that day.13. She was open about her struggle with depressionWith the endless harassment of the media, the disapproval of the Royal Family, and the pain of her failed marriage, Princess Diana began to crumble under her mental health issues.In her autobiography, she confessed to having suffered from post-partum depression after having Prince William. This was made even more difficult by the fact that her husband was never around and the Royal Family simply turned the other way. Nevertheless, she was talked about it openly in the hopes that depression and mental health would be better understood and harder to ignore.14. She was one of the first public figures to talk about bulimia and self-harmIn a time where eating disorders and mental health issues were poorly understood, Diana took a major step in bringing these subjects to the public light.During her BBC interview with Bashir, Diana opened up about her battle with bulimia which began the week she got engaged the moment Charles called her "chubby". She also spoke of her history with self-harm and her multiple suicide attempts because she simply couldn't cope with the pressures around her.Her candidness about her own mental health gave hope to thousands of young women and girls who struggled with the same issues. It also led Diana to help women in similar situations with a whole new sense of empathy and understanding.15. She shared a connection with Mother TeresaDiana had a very special, personal bond with Mother Teresa. In 1992, Diana visited Mother Teresa's hospice in Kolkata, India and met with every single patient who was close to death. The two remarkable women would meet up at least three more times before Diana's death to discuss their vision for the betterment of humanity. Mother Teresa died just five days after Diana's fateful car crash.16. She opened the UK's first AIDS hospital wardIn addition to her admirable efforts to transform the public perception of AIDS, Diana opened the UK's first AIDS hospital ward in 1987.While it was important for the media to capture her touching the patients, hospital staff often reported that Diana would visit the ward "after hours" to spend time with the patients away from the flashing lights and prying cameras.17. She loved and supported the artsDiana dreamed of becoming a ballerina in her youth, but grew up to exceed the standard height and was forced to retire from her passion. Nevertheless, she pursued her love for the arts in any way she could. Diana even made an appearance as a ballerina at the Royal Opera House in 1985 as a surprise for Prince Charles.When Diana married and became too busy with Royal events for any dancing of her own, she continued supporting her passion from afar. She became an avid promoter of the Royal Ballet, along with being a patron of the Natural History Museum and also acted as president of the Royal Academy of Music.18. She was an accomplished pianistAside from her love of ballet, another little-known fact about Lady Di is that she was a classically trained pianist. Her favorite song was Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem and she would often play the piano to distract hospital patients from their pain and to delight children in orphanages.19. She adored being around childrenEven before the birth of her two sons, Diana loved being around children and showing them the love and kindness she felt the world needed more of.After Diana left school, she took on low-paying (but fulfilling) jobs as a nanny, youth dance instructor, and kindergarten teacher. Then when she entered the Royal Family, she spent much of her time visiting children's hospitals and orphanages.She was also a devoted godmother to her friend's daughter who was born with Down syndrome. Her friend recently revealed that Diana was a "huge encouragement" and told her to "Believe in her [daughter], love her and I’ll be there every step of the way."20. She was an animal activistBetween the hundreds of other causes she led, Diana was also heavily involved in protecting animals. She was openly against the hunting obsession passed through generations of the Royal Family.Her activism for this cause stayed with her sons who are known for campaigning against the ivory trade and the killing of endangered species. Prince William even banned all ivory artifacts from the Royal Palaces to support the efforts against elephant poaching.21. She always chose to follow her heartWhatever may be said about Princess Diana, no one can deny that she had a sincere and genuine interest in other people. Publicity was never the driving force behind her charitable actions and her passion for helping others continues to live on in her sons to this day.In the 1995 interview with Martin Bashir, Diana confessed that she never saw herself becoming queen and she'd like to be a "queen of people's hearts" instead. She also thought that the Royal Family wouldn't want her to be queen since she "leads from the heart and not the head." But Diana had no regrets and felt it was her duty to "go out into the world and love people".If you too are an admirer of the late Princess Diana, join us in honoring her by following her most simple yet powerful words of advice:Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.–Princess Diana

Lady Diana: We Must Teach Our Children Their Worth
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Lady Diana: We Must Teach Our Children Their Worth

Lady Diana - Care For Others The late Princess Diana opens up about her experience with depression and bulimia, and urges us to care for our children so that they can learn to value themselves. Transcript: "Yes, I did inflict upon myself. My arms and my legs. I didn't like myself. I was ashamed, because I couldn't cope with the pressures. I had bulimia for a number of years, and that's like a secret disease. You inflict it upon yourself, because your self esteem is to lower and you don't think you're worthy, or valuable. "You feel your stomach up four or five times a day, some do it more, and it gives you a feeling of comfort. It's like having a pair of arms around you, but it's temporary. Then you're disgusted at the bloatiness of your stomach, and then you bring it all up again. It's a repetitive pattern, which is very destructive to yourself. "Maybe I was the first person ever to be in this family who ever had a depression, or was ever openly tearful. Obviously that was daunting, because if you've never seen it before, how do you support it? I gave everybody a wonderful and new label as Diana's unstable, and Diana's mentally unbalanced. "You have to know that when you have bulimia you're very ashamed of yourself, and you hate yourself, and people think you're wasting food. You don't discuss it with people. You have so much pain inside yourself that you try and hurt yourself on the outside, because you want help, but it's the wrong help you're asking for. "The ultimate solution lies within the individual. Yet all of us can help prevent the seeds of this disease developing. As parents, teachers, family, and friends we have an obligation to care for our children in ways which clearly show our children that we value them. They, in their turn, will then learn how to value themselves."

Top 20 Most Inspiring Princess Diana Quotes
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Top 20 Most Inspiring Princess Diana Quotes

It's exactly more than 20 years since the world woke up to the news that Princess Diana had died after being involved in a car crash in Paris. The People's Princess was the most loved member of the British Royal family and probably the most loved royalty in the world. She was often nicknamed "The Queen of Hearts" for her hands-on & loving approach in dealing with the causes she cared about. She took every opportunity to bring awareness to different issues around the world, to promote love and family values.On the day of her tragic death, here are 20 of the most inspiring Princess Diana quotes that will inspire you to open your heart and care for others.Top 20 Most Inspiring Princess Diana Quotes“I wear my heart on my sleeve.” – Princess Diana“Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.” – Princess Diana"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you." – Princess Diana"Family is the most important thing in the world." – Princess Diana“Only do what your heart tells you.” - Princess Diana"Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves." – Princess Diana“Life is just a journey.” – Princess Diana"They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?" - Princess Diana“Hugs can do great amounts of good – especially for children.”– Princess Diana"If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love." – Princess Diana"The greatest problem in the world today is intolerance. Everyone is so intolerant of each other." – Princess Diana"When you are happy you can forgive a great deal." – Princess Diana"I don’t want expensive gifts; I don’t want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure." – Princess Diana“I touch people. I think everyone needs that. Placing a hand on a friend’s face means making contact.” – Princess Diana“Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.” – Princess Diana“I’d like to be a queen in people’s hearts” – Princess Diana“Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” – Princess Diana“I don’t go by the rule book; I lead from the heart, not the head.” – Princess Diana“You can’t comfort the afflicted with afflicting the comfortable.” – Princess Diana“I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know that I can give love for a minute, for half an hour, for a day, for a month, but I can give. I am very happy to do that, I want to do that.” – Princess Diana