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Understand why after more than two decades Lady Di remains a celebrity

Princess Diana was the first wife of Prince Charles, heir to the British crown. Since the beginning of their relationship, she has become a phenomenon, attracting eyes from all over the world. The couple had two children, Princes William and Harry.

The marriage — one of the most monitored in the world by the press — did not have a happy ending. In the early 1990s, Diana and Charles broke up, after revelations of betrayal involving Charles and Camila. The scandal was one of the biggest for the British crown in the last 100 years.

“Diana was probably the most famous person on the planet, along with the queen. She was extremely popular. She had a kind of charisma that drew people in,” said British royal expert Andrew Morton.

Even with the estrangement from the royal family, Diana has become a world icon. She used the visibility to raise awareness of various social causes for the homeless, children, and people living with HIV. Posture that earned her the title of “people’s princess”.

“Diana’s unique qualities were a humanitarian mission, a constant care and consideration for others. At the same time, a kind of recklessness superimposed on a charming and delightful sense of humor. No matter how bad the situations were, she could always make a joke out of it,” says Morton.

In 1997, Diana died in a car accident in Paris. The driver was driving at high speed to evade chasing photographers when she lost control in a tunnel. The news generated worldwide outrage and commotion.

“People are still intrigued by this woman. She had an appeal that went beyond royal title. She was of an extraordinary human being,” says the expert.

Last week, Prince Harry, Diana’s youngest son, said he wanted his mother’s death anniversary to be “full of memories”. “I want it to be a day to share my mother’s spirit with my family, with my children, who I wish they had known. Every day, I hope to make her proud.”

Every year, on the anniversary of her death, fans and admirers pay tribute to the princess and, to this day, Diana is the inspiration for several productions. Most recently, she was portrayed in the 2022 movie “Spencer”, in the fourth season of the 2020 series “The Crown”, and on Broadway with the show “Diana, The Musical”, which launched last year.

* Under supervision of Derla Cardoso

Source: CNN Brasil

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