![]() She also became closely associated with humanitarian causes such as advocacy against landmines and fighting stigmatisation around HIV/Aids.Īsked why so many people felt able to connect with Diana in a way they didn't with the King, Mr Fitzsimmons says: "First of all she was younger, she was glamorous, and she had the magic touch. Pic: APĭuring their marriage, Diana undoubtedly found it easier to connect with the public than the future King and was credited with humanising the British monarchy. ![]() Image: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip view the tributes to Diana at Buckingham Palace in 1997. "I think they are far more pressing concerns for those who appear most disillusioned with the royals." "In recent years there have been real problems with the Sussexes and with Prince Andrew in disgrace. ![]() There were those who didn't think it would survive but it has proved to be durable. "The nineties were so disastrous for the Royal Family. Mr Fitzsimmons believes the King's reputation has largely recovered, but there are now fresh challenges facing the monarchy. The King, who many felt had treated Diana badly throughout their marriage, had to rehabilitate his image as the princess became just as iconic in death as she had been in life. In turn, the popularity of the Royal Family was diminished as the Queen was seen as too slow to issue a public address or make a statement on the tragedy. The death of Diana in a car crash in Paris in August 1997 was followed by an outpouring of grief around the world. Image: Prince Charles kisses Princess Diana on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |