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Even though it is over 20 years since her sudden and tragic death on 31st August 1997, Princess Diana still continues to inspire and captivate people all around the world. ‘Diana – The People’s Princess’, is a new book that celebrates her life and legacy through a wealth of gorgeous photographs. From her days as Lady Di to her last days in Paris, this book is a poignant tribute to an unforgettable icon.
See our review. And read on to find out how you can win a copy of this amazing book for yourself!
#AD – gifted – We received “Diana – The People’s Princess” from Welbeck Publishing to review – but all opinions are our own.
Diana – The People’s Princess – Our Review And Giveaway
The book is not so much of an biography as a photograph album. As well as over 250 photographs, from her childhood days to the Royal Wedding, there are accounts of most of her major life events.
Amongst the book’s pages you will find some instantly recognisable photographs. Such as when Charles and Diana got engaged. But there are also photographs from less happy times. Such as the instantly recognisable shot of a solitary Princess Diana sitting in front of the Taj Mahal.
A Life In Pictures
‘Diana – The People’s Princess’ is split into 7 chapters.
The first chapter describes her early life, with the sad divorce of her parents and her school life. It ends with her first meetings with Prince Charles, and how they sought to try and keep their relationship a secret from the press. In a serious and perhaps sad parallel to current royal events, Lady Diana mother actually wrote to The Times newspaper asking them to stop hounding her daughter once the affair became known.
The second chapter discusses her early days with Charles, their engagement and wedding. Here are photographs of happy days. But the chapter also discusses how things went wrong. And ends with their divorce.
The third chapter is devoted to Diana’s love of her boys. The fourth to her charity work. And the fifth chapter is all about her celebrity friendships.
Ultimately, the sixth chapter focuses on that day in August 1997. When the whole world was shaken by the news that Diana had died. In that fateful Paris tunnel after a frantic paparazzi chase. Her death, and the immense outpouring of public mourning was unprecedented then, and has never been matched since.
And finally, the last chapter discusses the legacy of the Princess. Undoubtedly, even though 20 years has passed since her death she still commands such bright memories. And without a doubt she lives on in her sons.
The Author
Nicholas Owen was ITN’s Royal Correspondent from 1994 to 2000. Consequently, he played a major role in the reporting of her death and aftermath. He also served as one of the news anchors of her funeral.
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Disclaimer: I received this book for the purposes of this review. But all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Her wedding frock – her dress was spectacular
I loved her wedding, was the most spectacular thing I’d ever seen
When I was at primary school, Princess Diana came to visit (can’t remember what!) but our school went on a coach to wave her by! I remember taking a hand made Union Jack flag to wave as she walked past!
Her wedding day I remember watching it on tv with my mum
She was always a fashion trendsetter and it was good to see her outfits
when she got married
When she braved the landmines
Just how loving she was, so compassionate and caring x
I really loved watching her wedding
When she walked through the minefield
What is your favourite memory of Princess Diana? . . . holding the hand of an AIDS patient
I loved watching her wedding
The day she married charles, she was stunning and I remember how quiet outside became as everyone was watching the telly
getting married to Prince Charles
I was very young when Diana married Charles but I remember being home from school and watching it on tv. I remember her having William and Harry, divorcing Charles and, seemingly becoming free & happy. I remember where I was when I heard she had died; I had driven through that tunnel at 100 miles an hour just a few months before the accident, but I came out the other side alive. She will always be missed.
When she ran to hug William and Harry on returning from a trip.
My favourite was when she had the confidence to dance with Wayne Sleep and wowed the audience.
has to be the wedding day!
Her wedding.
Definitely her wedding day when anything was possible
I don’t really have one as I was quite young when she died, but I did love seeing her fashion!
When her children were running to her for hugs on the ship
Any time seeing her with her children, the love and fun she had.
Her charity work helping people with illness and the not so well off
She was a woman who went out of her way to care for other people. This was demonstrated when the world came together for her funeral
her wedding
Don’t have one was born after she was alive.
Has to be her wedding
When she walked past a photographer who commented, “I like you hair” and she gave it a cheeky nod. She was always funny like that.
Dancing with Wayne sleep!
I remember the footage of her enjoying the log flume at Thorpe Park with her sons 🙂
The spectacular Royal Wedding is my favourite moment.
My Family never Hugged each other, she taught us to Hug. That is a memory of Diana which is uppermost in my mind.
I always remember her visiting where the landmines are and thinking how brave she was x
The Royal Wedding
When I visited her childhood home Althorp House in Northamptonshire and saw the exhibition about her life, including her famous wedding dress and other fashion items. Seeing the temple of Diana there was another highlight. I never saw her in real life, but from the moment her engagement was announced when I was at university (a moment I remember vividly) I followed her with massive interest.
How Princess Diana blossomed from ‘shy Di’ to become the world’s most photographed and beautiful woman.