Chapter One
The Historical Background of Princess Diana
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 Initially, Diana studied at Riddlesworth Hall, a preparatory school in Norfolk. Then, she moved onto West Heath in Kent. Diana self-admitted that academics
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The funeral occurred the next day, with millions of people all over the world watching. Diana’s coffin was decorated with the royal standard and taken to the church, with her family following. Prince William procured Elton John to sing “Candle in the Wind”. The Earl of Spencer gave a poignant speech about Diana and her coffin was buried at the Althorp House.4 Originally, the Royal Family was in Scotland and upon hearing of Princess Diana’s death, refused to return to London and grieve publicly. The Royal Standard could only be flown over the Buckingham Palace when the Queen was present. The Royal Family’s refusal to steer away from protocol resulted in resentment and protests. As a compromise, the Union Flag was flown on the day of Princess Diana’s funeral. The death of Diana was a very heartbreaking event for many people because they regarded her as their role model. Thousands of people waited their turn to sign a condolence book for Princess Diana’s family. And while some people tried to remember her respectfully, others did not have as much luck. Research by the Center for Suicide Research presented that self-harm had increased by 44% in the week after the death of Princess Diana. Researchers explained this as the ‘identification factor’. People who identified with her the most were the ones who were affected the …show more content…
He believed that the driver of Princess Diana, Henri Paul, was working for the security services. Tomlinson went on to say that the MI6 had been checking Diana back when she was alive, trying to figure out how to get rid of her, on the orders of Prince Charles. It was concluded that Tomlinson was embellishing the truth and that he was not trustworthy because of his breach of the Official Secrets Act. This Act removes the public interest defense. He served six months in prison because he gave a seven page synopsis of The Big Breach to Transworld, a British publisher in October
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.
The mystery surrounding the death of the beloved Princess Diana has sparked an exhaustive investigation by theorists. There is many thoughts on her death, but there are also many facts everyone agrees with. For example, Diana’s death took place on August 31st, 1997 in Paris, France (Paprocki 100). That night Diana had enjoyed a romantic meal with her
“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
Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, gave a eulogy for her on September 6, 1997. In the eulogy he speaks of how much Diana meant to the people of not only England, but also the people of the world. Within the speech, the Earl becomes passionate about his sister and the things that she did during her life. One example that he gave was that on her birthday, she did not celebrate the day but instead was the guest of honor at a charity fundraising event. The speaker is Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess. The audience is all of the people who are
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
The audience for this, like him, was grieving. Unlike the Queen’s speech, the eulogy celebrates the Princess’s life more than it mourns her death. Ethos automatically exists in this speech because of the fact that the Earl is Diana’s brother. The audience is able to accept that he is credible because he knew her very well. Lord Spencer appeals the the listener’s pathos when he talks about all of the good things Princess Diana accomplished in her lifetime. He talks about memories he had shared with her which pulls the audience in and makes them feel connected to her. He then bashes the media for “sneering at her genuinely good intentions” (Earl Spencer). There is more pathos used to push anger onto the press at this point and it is driven further after describing Diana as such a good person. The Earl also used logos in his Eulogy as a way of making Diana seem more like a regular person. He reminds the audience of the fact that she struggled with eating disorders to make her more relatable which would make the public love her even
On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in a fatal car crash while in Paris. Her funeral was held on September 6, 1997, at Westminster Abbey in London, England. Thousands of people attended, while many more watched from their homes. A few of her family members spoke great things about her; however, the eulogy her brother wrote shocked the millions that were watching. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a eulogy is a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). This eulogy written for Princess Diana had many factors that set it apart from typical eulogies, but these aspects made it more effective.
On August 31st 1997, two families bridged together through matrimony were suddenly broken by the death of Princess Diana. These two bloodlines, one of royalty and one of aristocracy, were forced to face the commonwealth with sadness; Speeches by The Queen and Diana’s brother, The Earl, were necessary. As multiple populations were grieving and reminiscing over the loss of such a popular public patron, many were growing irritable and suspicious of the tragic car accident and the lack of communication from The Queen. With pressures rising, the funeral approaching, and individuals still looking for someone to blame, Queen Elizabeth and Earl Spencer each delivered their own speech regarding the recent events. Despite the common topics and audience, it is evident how both speeches varied, especially concerning exigence, the use of rhetorical devices, and overall effectiveness
Also known as the Princess of Wales, Diana, was recalled as a very reliable and beloved international figure who passed away in a tragic car accident. She continues to be a well-known figure because of her impact to the modern world such as being able to spend her time visiting the homeless, or terminally ill patients in various hospices. Days after her passing her brother, Earl Spencer, gave a speech that was a eulogy, to help many others cope with the sudden loss. The tone shifts from a mournful feeling to a more cheerful one when Earl brings up his childhood memories and the time he spent with her.
Many people all over the world are using various techniques to convince people during arguments. The most popular ones are ethos, pathos, and logos. Depending on the statement that the reader is trying to send out to the audience, he/she uses a specific persuasive argument. Reliable and convincing arguments contrast one another since reliable arguments are based on the credibility of the speaker whereas convincing arguments are based on proven facts. The credibility of the speaker helps the reliability of the arguments, and this makes the people believe that what the speaker is saying must be true.
Specific Purpose Statement: To inform the audience about Princess Diana and her contributions to the world.
Her death impacted millions. Her eulogy was delivered by her brother Earl Spencer. He gave a remarkable representation of who Princess Diana was. He described her as “the essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity”. It brought tears to a worldwide of people as he acknowledged all Diana did for humanity and how she was loved and how she loved everyone. Earl Spencer connected to everyone listening like Princess Diana's children, her husband, and many people all around listening. He honored her in every possible
This speech does have a purpose, which is to tell the whole world that Britain is united in grief and respect for Princess Diana. Unlike the previous text this one does a good job because it does not bore reader because the speech has a unique style of not telling its real purpose until the near end which forces people to listen to the whole thing. Also it knows the subject and the occasion and in which the two things interact nicely. Also the Queen knows her audience who are the people shocked by the devastating news. As a speaker the Queen uses soothing tone that make her look like she is just regular person in grief for her grand daughter and does not mention any negative details like, if she were to have one, which would be her rage against the photographers or the press. In conclusion there is not that much criticism for this text because the purpose can be identified really easily by the stylistic phrases and knowing all the key elements of rhetoric. Also one of the most important factors that make this text more effective is the shift from “I” to “Our”, this pronoun is significance because it demonstrate the speaker to connect with others which is a key element in persuasion or speech.
Kensington Palace is is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It showcases 25 pieces by 11 designers and shows how the Princess of Wales used fashion to inspire other women. There are glittering gowns, elegant suits, and bol mini dresses that were worn by Diana. Although 20 years have passed since Diana 's tragic death, her signature sartorial flair remains a classic.
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).