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    never fearful to be the first to volunteer. Diana did not discriminate in any charity, “she worked for the homeless, youth, drug addicts, and the elderly” (thefamouspeople.com 2013). Lady Diana Spencer into a Princess Diana Spencer was born outside of Sandringham England on July 1, 1961 to parents Edward Spencer and Frances

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    Earl Spencer, younger brother of the late Princess Diana, delivered what is probably one of the most memorable eulogies on September 6, 1997, only days after his beloved sister’s tragic death. He stood in front of a crowded Westminster Abbey and also had over 2 billion people watching from around the world. He had the courage to stand up and give an eight-minute eulogy to a mourning nation and world while he was struggling with a tremendous loss himself. With heartfelt emotion, integrity, and with

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    accomplishments in life. Such as her children and her many organizations.      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).      As

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    In this assignment, I will closely analyse the speech made by Earl Spencer for the funeral of Lady Diana, considering the complicated context and literary devises he uses to affect his audience. The speech was written as a funeral speech for Diana's close family and friends, but also, more importantly, for the public, as it was broadcasted worldwide. In the speech, although it's primary purpose is to pay respects to his sister; he uses the opportunity to promote Diana's

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    at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where they both studied. She landed a contract with Warner Bros., and left New York for Los Angeles where she appeared in her first motion picture Keeper of the Flame, alongside movie legends Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Diana Douglas went on to appear in more than 50 films, including The Sign of the Ram, House of Strangers, Storm Over Tibet, and Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Her last move

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    large amount of research on Princess Diana and have found what forces have influenced her life from the viewpoint of developmental psychology. Influences of Heredity and Environment 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

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    brain but my heart too. Background info (birthplace, birthdate, any relevant childhood info., relevant relationship info., etc.): Diana spencer aka princess Diana or lady Diana I Born on July 1st 1961 in sandringham England my parents were Edward John spencer and Frances Shaned kydd my siblings were Charles spencer,lady Sarah spencer, Jane spencer, and John spencer. When I was younger she wanted to be a ballerina and itook ballet for many years What led up to the main event?: One afternoon I was

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    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. The first article reporting of the Princess’s death was from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) on August

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               Diana Frances Spencer was born July 1, 1961, at Park House near Sandringham, Norfolk. She was the youngest daughter of three (Sarah b. 1955 and Jane b. 1957), and she had a younger brother Charles (born 1964). Her parents were Viscount and Viscountess Althorp, now the late (8th) Earl Spencer, and the Honorable Mrs. Shand-Kydd, daughter of the 4th Baron Fermoy. Earl Spencer was Equerry to George VI from 1950-1952, and to the Queen from 1952-1954

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    There are many people in the world who are influential. These people impact the world in a positive way by inspiring people to follow there dreams, overcome things that has happened, and being and influence or helping others. A person that shows these traits would be the one who gave all the money she could to charity:Princess Diana. Princess Diana is influential because of her good character, remarkable acts, and her positive influences. Princess Diana is influential because of her good character

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