Diana, bless her, was a callow girl who dreamt of being a fairy princess. Princess Diana and the paparazzi had a … MCCAMMON: And that's Tess Venkat of Ashburn, Va., who for years has had very strong feelings about the late princess. And now all of a sudden, we need to binge-watch "The Crown" in my house. In 1997, she made a photoshoot with internationally-renowned photographer Martio Testino. MCCAMMON: Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, Prince Philip, Margaret Thatcher - we're well into the mid-'70s and '80s this time around, and this season has reignited a fresh round of sympathy for one royal in particular. Diana grew up, in front of our eyes. By Suyin Haynes November 16, 2020 8:00 AM EST V … It has been 22 years since the late Princess of Wales passed away, but she remains popular up to this day. Princess Diana's Fatal Mistake: Why She Left London for Paris with Dodi Divorced and "spreading her wings," the People's Princess was eager to escape London before her untimely death 18 … I have often wondered this myself. “Diana was madly in love with Hasnat Khan and wanted to marry him, even if that meant living in Pakistan,” Khan has said, “and that’s one of the reasons why we became friends. But … Lady Di wore a dress with a train that went on forever. A popular pandemic distraction - and a safe one, too - a new season of the Netflix series "The Crown. We met Diana as a young, sweet naive teen. 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Eloise Moran, a 27-year-old fashion writer said that Princess Diana’s revenge dress encouraged her to dress with intentions and it also represents “power that come from being alone.” Princess Diana wore her revenge dress in an evening engagement on the same day Prince Charles admitted his affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. Why Princess Diana Is So Beloved By Immigrant Moms. And she did it really quickly and, of course, with Harry's full support. MCCAMMON: And hopefully she's getting the fairytale ending that Princess Diana never had. All rights reserved. At the time, many thought that HIV/AIDS was passed from person to person by touch. MCCAMMON: And it's not just Indian women. And so I think a lot of Indian women can relate to that, looking at Diana's life. In the early days, as Diana was still learning to navigate … Princess Diana transformed her life after her divorce from Prince Charles. “Perhaps that’s why the world fell in love with Diana — she let people see her insecurity and vulnerability,” Couric wrote. Her life from teen on was under a microscope. Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images A year later, their first son was born, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, then two years later a second son followed, Prince Henry Charles Albert David. Princess Diana was adored by so many people because she was not afraid to give back. Katie Couric, an American journalist, believed that Princess Diana’s transparency is among the reasons why the people love her. And I'm just so excited to see, like, what she's going to do. EMMA CORRIN: (As Princess Diana) I'd sooner be doing it with my husband by my side. VENKAT: I was in high school, and my mom and I were driving somewhere. Prince William and Prince Harry’s mom also changed the public’s perspective about HIV and AIDS. She fluffed her lines – she got Prince Charles’s name wrong – and people loved her even more. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. She revolutionized the way the world viewed certain issues. Princess Diana’s revenge dress also remains relevant because many women felt empowered with it. MCCAMMON: While Mia is too young to remember Diana's death after that crash in a Paris tunnel, she does think there's a cultural reason why some South Asian women, like her mother, say they feel a connection to the unhappily married Diana. Princess Diana was a champion of queer equality, of course: her excellent record on HIV advocacy and the commitment to activism and social justice she instilled in her sons is testament to that much. She captured the hearts of a generations. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. VENKAT: She was very empathetic, very caring - the love for her kids and the love for little children all around the world. Princess Diana and the paparazzi had a very public love-hate relationship. Lady Jane … by Diana Arneson. Should I be concerned? In the photos that are now considered iconic, the People’s Princess was a stark contrast to the woman who two years before that sat down with Martin Bashir for a TV interview. Prince William and Prince Harry’s mom remains alive to those who witnessed her kindness and charity works. MCCAMMON: Emotions - there are so many, which is why reporter Tariro Mzezewa recently wrote about all of this for The New York Times. VENKAT: Separation is seen as - it's very taboo. And my mom was just like, every time I drive through a tunnel, I say a rosary for Diana. The royal wasn’t shy to … The photo also showed Princess Diana’s affection and compassion for people living with the disease. Here are 9 more secrets about Princess Diana no one knew until after her death. I mean Diana seems just as crazy eyed about toying with and manipulating the media. Princess Diana biographer speculates on why she chose him. She had a cutting nickname for her haters. And people just felt this connection to her. But unlike Diana... UMANA: So proud of her for escaping the monarchy. Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 – 1997), waving to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London after their wedding. But they say they view Diana as separate from the rest of the royal family. Other people said they sort of related to her marrying into a family as an outsider. TARIRO MZEZEWA: People said they just loved that she seemed really human and really connected with normal people, even though she was royal. It's - so even if it's a dysfunctional marriage, it's just not something that's done. Why everyone loved Princess Diana so much! M onica Ali's new novel, Untold Story, imagines that Princess Diana faked her own death, because she was so desperate for a new, quieter life away … With a new season of The Crown comes a new wave of sympathy for Princess Diana, particularly from immigrant mothers. Charles’ proposal was “hysterical” in Diana’s eyes, and Jobson believes she was right to see it that way. DIANA UMANA: It's going to be very difficult to find someone from my generation who is, like, the child of Nigerian immigrants who doesn't love Princess Diana. But that hadn’t prepared me for reality,” Princess Diana said. But they say they view Diana as separate from the rest of the royal family. Showing her weakness made Princess Diana relatable even if she was a royal. “She seemed to wear both on her sleeve. Possibly because she was a good con artist? Fox411: Andrew Morton penned the 1992 biography 'Diana: Her Story' and says she was reportedly at … The love for Diana is so constant it extends to her children. She was photographed shaking hands with HIV-positive patients without wearing gloves. Were you guys hanging out? The wedding between Prince Charles and Princess Diana went down in history. And she just treated other people like they were at her same level. The Crown, if you have been living under a rock, is back. She stopped looking so … Yes, she was a princess, but somehow, she was like all of us.”. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. Favorite Answer. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Every African mother loves Princess Diana. The royal wasn’t shy to admit that she suffered from depression and bulimia. She even published an op-ed last week talking about her miscarriage. And I was like, all right, what just happened? Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Diana loved dance and after her divorce, The English National … She led a campaign for a worldwide ban on landmines. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #3: My mom never had an interest in watching "The Crown" until I told her that Season 4 had Princess Diana in it. UMANA: I do feel, in very many ways, that she is our generation's Diana. For those wondering why Princess Diana is very much loved, here are some reasons according to those who know her. Accuracy and availability may vary. Offsite Link. She looked “sexy, carefree and happy.”. It was never a sense of, I'm better than you, or I'm royalty and you're not. MCCAMMON: Many of the women Mzezewa spoke to were born in countries that were colonized and exploited by the British Empire. From an American perspective: Diana was a very pretty young girl who loved beautiful, fashionable clothes and wore them well. Princess Diana was the most photographed woman on the planet – and she knew the power of a picture. TESS VENKAT: I thought she was a phenomenal mother, right? Copyright © 2020 NPR. MIA VENKAT, BYLINE: It's not something that we share as far as the intensity of love for Diana, but I totally can relate to why she feels the way that she does. Diana was not like any other royal. She was even photographed putting her own life at risk by walking through a recently cleared minefield. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: And they'd be like, she was so kind and nice and lovely. Suddenly, she pulled out a rosary in the car and started praying. Richard Kay, the writer who knew Diana best, and his colleague Geoffrey Levy bring you the full untold story of her love affair with playboy Dodi Fayed and the lovers the princess took before him. by Anonymous: reply 245: 02/17/2021: She also threw herself down the stairs while pregnant and was a … MCCAMMON: Diana Umana - yes, her parents are also big fans of the princess. Here's How She Became a Global Celebrity. Her Sister, Jane Fellowes, Was First to Learn of Her Death & She Told the Royal Family. MCCAMMON: Umana loves the fact that, like Diana, Meghan Markle is relatable, and she's open about her struggles. Why was Princess Diana so loved and why is Meghan so hated? Princess Diana once gave son Prince William this advice about finding love 'If you were lucky enough to find someone who loved you, then you must protect it'