“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” (Graham). Princess Diana showed that one random act of kindness might be returned one day if you decide to put someone else’s needs and values before yours. This quote depicts how much the public and their needs mean to Diana. Diana is an important person in this day and age because of all her accomplishments and her positive public role in England, while still living a powerful and happy private life. Princess Diana was born into a privileged family on July 1, 1961. She grew up living in a Park House, which was a country home leased from the Royal Family’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England. Her parents, …show more content…
It was unlikely that she had any interaction with Prince Charles because of the vast age difference. Aside from the Royal family, when Diana was 3, Inge Crane came to Park House as an au pair, a young foreign nanny. Igne Crane had described Diana as a tomboy who enjoyed being outdoors, climbing trees and playing. However, her parents’ marriage had been fading away and as a result, they ended up filing for a divorce. The divorce was finalized in 1969 and her father won sole custody of the children. As a result, Mary Clarke joined the Spencer household soon after the Spencer’s divorce. Her duty was to take care of Diana, 9, her brother Charles, 6, Jane who was 13, and Sarah, 15. When she arrived, she was told Diana was a handful having already dispatched a couple of predecessors with her pranks and had locked one nanny in the bathroom. Mary recalls her first meeting with Earl Spencer, Diana’s father, at the park house. He informed Mary that; “Diana had been confused since her parents’ marriage had ended and she fluctuated between being bright and happy, and being quiet and …show more content…
She had known Prince Charles before because her sister had been seeing Prince Charles earlier. Sarah, Diana’s older sister, and Prince Charles relationship lasted for nearly 9 months. On February 24, 1981, Diana and Prince Charles had formally announced their engagement. The Princess was the first Englishwoman to marry an heir to the throne for 300 years. On July 29, 1981, couple got married at Saint Paul’s cathedral in London, which had drawn a global television and radio audience that estimated to 1,000 million people. Thousands of people were lining the route from Buckingham Palace to the Cathedral. The Prince and the Princess spent part of their honeymoon at Mountbatten family home at Broadlands, Hampshire, before flying to Gibraltar to join the Royal Yacht, HYM BRITANNIA for a 12-day Mediterranean cruise. They settled at Highgrove near Gloucestershire as their main home with an apartment in Kensington Palace as their London home. The Royals had two sons, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis and Prince Henry (Harry) Charles Albert David. Prince William was born on June 21, 1982 and Prince Harry was born on September 15, 1984, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, in London. Princess Diana undertook a wide range of royal duties during her marriage with Prince Charles. Family was very important to her because her own childhood life which consisted of many hardships
Diana, Princess of Wales was considered the people’s princess. She married Prince Charles, son of Queen Elizabeth II, of England in 1981. When they divorced in late 1996 the people were heart broken over the affair that Prince Charles had with Camilla Parker Bowles. Princess Diana led the same life she had been, she continued her charity work and her love life. The tragedy that left the country in tears and the world in disbelief, ended with unanswered questions which people turned into conspiracy theories. Princess Diana was killed in an attempt to keep the country 's secrets safe.
“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” (Princess Diana) These were the words left behind by the notorious Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess Diana was one of the most influential women to ever live, even after her death. She was loved by people all over the world, so when the news that she had died in a car accident spread across the entire planet, everyone was devastated. How could the princess be dead, just like that? No one could fathom the thought of her being gone from an accidental wreck; she was a godly figure. There had to be a part of the story that was kept from the public. Many conspiracy theories revolving around her death rose to the surface. The first was that it was a paparazzi chase gone horribly wrong. The second was that the British royal family had her murdered, with the assistance of the British Intelligence Service. The last theory was that Prince Charles, her ex-husband, had her killed so she was out of
Princess Diana of Wales was killed in a car accident in Paris, France in 1997. She was divorced from England’s Prince Charles and a mother to Princes William and Harry. In her life, she was known for her philanthropy and her marriage with the Prince. The accident was known around the world and many newspapers and news programs wrote articles about the late Princess’s death. The Queen of England and Princess Diana’s brother Lord Spencer spoke about the Princess in a televised speech and her eulogy at the funeral service.
Princess Diana was a royal princess. “She was born July 1,1961 in Sandringham, United Kingdom”. When she was younger she attended Riddle worth Hall School and also a Health School called West Health School. She finished school at Alpha Vinemont in Switzerland. After school, she moved to London and became a kindergarten teacher at Young England.
During that time, Diana's brother, gave a eulogy speech. Similar to the Queens speech, the eulogy also contains pathos throughout his speech. He described Diana as “The very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty.” (Earl Spencer’s Eulogy To Diana) The eulogy clearly described that her title of royalty didn't make her who she was, and that her “magic” will continue on forever. Although, unlike the Queens speech, logos are found throughout the eulogy. Light is shed on all that Diana is, both the good and bad. He used factual evidence such as “Diana remained throughout a very insecure person at heart, almost childlike in her desire to do good for others so she could release herself from deep feelings of unworthiness, of which her eating disorders were merely a symptom.” (Earl Spencer’s Eulogy To Diana) He wanted the public to know that although Diana was an amazing person, she to had problems just like any other average
Princess Diana is considered to be the most favored member of the Royal Family in the history of the British Monarchy (biography.com editors 1). She is the former wife of Prince Charles, and the mother of Princes William and Harry. Her charitable work with impoverished children has formed her reputation as a role model for the people of Britain and much of the world. Much of Diana’s life has been devoted to traveling the world to help others. Her work in Africa with the children injured by landmines brought her into the global spotlight (Wexford 3). Princess Diana was more than just a public figure and royal, she was a loving person who brought light to social issues and cared for those who are destitute.
Princess Diana reported that her prime motivation was to try and help the most vulnerable people in society. She stated to the BBC’s Martin Bashir “It is a goal and an essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.”(Bulman,2017) Diana was influenced by a need to serve others,as she had the drive to make people feel loved and cared for. She believed that the best way to help someone heal was by offering them affection and kind words. Diana utilized herself as a public figure to distribute her charity works to increase global awareness for the greater good.
Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, United Kingdom to the eighth Earl of Spencer, Edward John Spencer, and Frances Spencer. Diana had four other siblings; Elizabeth, Cynthia, John, and Charles. In 1967, Frances Spencer left Edward for Peter Shand-Kydd. Frances and Edward divorced in 1969. The children stayed with Edward and, in 1976, Edward married Raine, Countess of Dartmouth. After the death of Diana’s grandfather, the seventh Earl of Spencer, the family moved to the Althorp house in Northamptonshire.1
Diana was one of four children who were born into British aristocracy. She was the daughter of divorced parents who remained with their father after the separation. She became known as Lady Diana after he father inherited the title of Earl
Thesis: Princess Diana was a very kind hearted woman, noble by blood, famous by marriage, but used her public light in a positive way.
Princess Diana was born on July 1, 1961 to parents Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Ruth Burke Roche, Viscountess Althorp (later known as the Honorable Frances Shand Kydd). Her parents ended up divorcing each other when Princess Diana was a young child and her father won custody of
Prince Charles first became interested in Princess Diana when she was 16, this is where their love interest began. At the time he was dating her older sister, Lady Sarah. A few years later she and Prince Charles begin talking. After becoming friends, and eventually lovers Prince Charles and Diana Spencer (her maiden name) marry on July 29, 1981 now being formally known as Diana, Princess of Wales. About a year after their marriage they have their first child together on June 21, 1982. The child’s
Diana Spencer met Prince Charles when she was sixteen years old, while visiting with his family. Diana left a memorable impression. There was a thirteen year age difference between the two of them, but they had a lot in common (Dolan 4). Diana had crushed on Charles since she was a little girl. She was in love with him so much that she had a poster of him hanging above her bed (Dolan 4). Diana always joked about how she should be more into Prince Andrew because he was around her age, but she always longed for Charles. In 1980, Miss Spencer and The Prince of Wales began talking about marriage. In 1981, Charles proposed to her, and she immediately responded yes. Her dream was always to marry Charles (Dolan 14). On July 29, 1981, Lady Diana Frances Spencer and Charles Philip Arthur George were joined together in holy matrimony in St. Paul’s Cathedral. This day was the most remembered day in British history. This was the largest media event of all time (The Prince 1-2). Half a million people joined the couple at the royal wedding. Residents from London and every part of the world, along with the royal families of
Starting with how she became part of the Royal Family. She married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. They had their first son, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis on June 21, 1982. About two years later, they had their second son, Prince Henry
Lady Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 at Park House, a residence on the royal estate at Sandringham. She was the third of four children and the youngest daughter. Diana was born to her father Edward John Spencer Viscount Althorp and mother Frances Roche Spencer (King 27). Diana shared her home with two older sisters, Sarah and Jane and a younger brother Charles (Kantrowitz 40).