...------------------------------------------------- Diana, Princess of Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other persons called Diana Spencer, see Diana Spencer (disambiguation). For other princesses called Diana, see Princess Diana (disambiguation). For the bulldog named after her, see Lady Di (EastEnders). Diana | Princess of Wales; Duchess of Rothesay(more) | The Princess of Wales in 1995 | Spouse | Charles, Prince of Wales (m. 1981; div. 1996)[1] | Issue | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge Prince Henry of Wales | Full name | Diana Frances[fn 1] | | House | House of Windsor (by marriage) Spencer family (by birth) | Father | John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer | Mother | Frances Shand Kydd | Born | Lady Diana Spencer 1 July 1961 Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk,England | Died | 31 August 1997 (aged 36) Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris,France | Burial | 6 September 1997 Althorp, Northamptonshire | Religion | Church of England | Signature | | Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances;[fn 1] née Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II.[2] Diana was born into an aristocratic British family with royal ancestry as The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer. She was the fourth child of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp and the Honourable Frances Ruth Roche, the daughter of British aristocrat the 4th Baron Fermoy. After her parents'...
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...I. INTRODUCTION To become a princess is part of almost every girl’s dream. Ever since the story of Cinderella, Snow White, and other fictional princesses have been told, many hoped of having the same destiny as they had. Some wish to wear a pretty tiara embedded with precious jewels, others just want to find and marry Prince Charming. The feeling of royalty at your feet would be so good to be true. A shy girl named Diana Spencer was given the opportunity to become a Princess of the English Monarchy. She had her very own tiara and married a handsome prince, just like in fairy tales. The beautiful young lady captured hearts around the world for her warm kindness and dedication towards the people. She became one of the world’s most glamorous and famous figures. Everyone thought that she was the luckiest and happiest girl living. But the ending of Princess Diana’s story didn’t turn out quite as expected, nor had a “happy ever after”. II. BODY Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 at Park House, the home that her parents rented on Queen Elizabeth II’s state at Sandringham and where her childhood playmates were the queen’s younger sons, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. She was the youngest daughter of Edward John Spencer and Frances Ruth Burke Roche, the Viscount and Viscountess Althorp (Encyclopedia Britannica). Her father had been a royal equerry for both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, making them close to the royal family (BBC). Unfortunately, Diana’s parents...
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...University Online PSYC120-1301B-02 Professor Susan Sandman March 18, 2013 Biography of Diana Princess of Wales Diana was born on July 1, 1961, a direct descendent of King Charles II, she became Lady Diana Spencer in 1975 when her father became eighth Earl of Spencer. She lived with her father and three siblings after her parent divorced in 1969, father Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorpe, and mother Francis Ruth Burke Roche, Viscountess Althorpe, and later Honorable Francis Shand Kydd. Diana was a shy child loved music, ballet, and had a fondness for children, although she was a poor student she became a teacher and taught kindergarten at Young England School. As a child, she played with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward she was no stranger to royalty they rented Park House. Later she went on to marry Prince Charles, twelve years her senior on July 29, 1981 with a much publicized wedding, a year later Prince William Arthur Philip Louis was born on June 21, 1982, two years later Prince (Harry) Henry Charles Albert David was born September 15, 1984 and was a very devoted mother. Diana gave up her title of Her Royal Highness after divorcing Prince Charles in 1996. Extreme pressure of wife, mother, and princes left her depressed, she often cut herself on the arms and legs and several suicide attempts, and she became a model for depression and bulimia. Diana dedicated herself to the cause of eliminating Aids, leprosy, the ballet, a hospital for children, cancer...
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...Aristocratic Upbringing British royalty Princess Diana Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, near Sandringham, England. Diana, Princess of Wales, was one of the most adored members of the British royal family. Daughter of Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Ruth Burke Roche. Her parents divorced when Diana was young, and her father won custody of her and her siblings. Educated first at Riddlesworth Hall and then went to boarding school at West Heath School. She became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. Known for her shyness growing up, she did show an interest in music and dancing. Diana also had a great fondness for children. After attending finishing school at the Institut Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland, she moved to London. She began working with children, eventually becoming a kindergarten teacher at the Young England School. Diana was no stranger to the British royal family, having reportedly played with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward as a child while her family rented Park House, an estate owned by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1977, she became reacquainted with their older brother, Prince Charles, who was 13 years her senior. As the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles was usually the subject of media attention and his courtship of Diana was no exception. Garden-loving prince and the shy young woman with an interest in fashion and popular culture. When the couple married on July 29, 1981, the...
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...Princess Diana is one of the most iconic and loved British figures. She was born on July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, United Kingdom. Born Diana Frances Spencer, the princess grew up in Northamptonshire with her three siblings, Sarah, Jane, and her younger brother, Charles. Princess Diana married Prince Charles of Wales at the age of 22, becoming the Princess of Wales. She tragically died in a car accident while trying to escape the media on August 30, 1997, in Paris, France. Even after her death, Princess Diana continues to impact lives today. She now has a granddaughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, named after her. Many people consider Princess Diana to be a hero. However, she can also be considered an epic hero. Princess Diana was an epic hero because throughout her life she...
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...Many people remember Princess Diana for her very fragile and loving nature, however during an interview with BBC, she often remarks “I am a very strong person,” an ironic statement for someone whose life was full of challenges and disappointments (Elliot& Pederson, 1995, p.62). Beginning with her birth on July 1, 1961 to aristocratic parents Viscount and Viscountess Johnnie and Frances Althorp, Princess Diana (then Diana Frances Spencer) believed she was a disappointment to her parents because she was not born a baby boy, the desired heir to the Spencer estate. Feelings of disappointment continued for Diana during her parent’s divorce at the age of six and her father’s second marriage to Raine (a woman she despised) when she was 16. Shortly after her father’s marriage to Raine, Diana failed her “O-levels” (or college placement tests), and was sent to a Swiss finishing school to develop her passion for skiing rather than focus on academics. It was based on this new sense of freedom that caused Diana to exhibit problematic behaviors, such as relentless stubbornness and lying, as well as early symptoms of an eating disorder (Elliot & Pederson, 1995). Thus, it is the purpose of this paper to examine how the events of Diana’s life in conjunction with psychological components contributed to her development of bulimia nervosa. Biological Component Eating disorders like bulimia are a significant public health problem for individuals across the lifespan (American Psychological Association...
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...is one of the most famous. Although they have no political power, they tend to have a lasting impression on the country. Lady Diana Spencer became part the royal family in 1980 and suffered with the constant pressure and criticism from the outside world. With attention toward Diana gaining popularity, the royal family had become more of a tourist attraction than a symbol of the nation. Decades later, the commoner, Kate Middleton has a more difficult time filling in after the lasting impression of Princess Diana. Kate keeps working at filling in the footsteps of Diana and has gained the attention and recognition of the country. Although decades apart and from different backgrounds, Princess Diana of Wales and Kate Middleton both managed to capture the country’s attention through their marriage of potential heirs of England and developed lasting cultural impressions throughout the country as a result. Lady Diana Spencer was first noted as being a shy, young kindergarten teacher who went through many conflicts leading to and throughout her marriage with Prince Charles. Diana went through to a large extent of drama in her childhood years. Diana did not necessarily have the best home life, but she learned to make the best of it and as a result she became a stronger person (Leete-Hodge 20). The hardships began in 1969 with the divorce of her parents. Diana and her siblings stayed with her father, visiting their mother often, and tried to continue with a normal life. Unfortunately...
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...taken from the speech the queen of England gave about Princess Diana after her death. Why hello, my name is Christopher Anderson and I am here to tell you about my novel “Diana’s Boys” which played tribute to the Princess and her two boys prince William and Harry. Body Part 1: Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1st, 1961 in Sandringham, England to John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd. She was the third child of the family. She had two brothers, Charles and John. John died a year before Diana was born. When she was born her parents did not have a name for her because they were hoping for a boy. A week later they finally decided on a name. Diana had normal commenor godparents unlike her brother Charles. Her brother’s godmother was Queen Elizabeth II. The Spencer family is one of Great Britain’s oldest and one of the most important families in England. The Spencer families have been close allies with the royal family for the past 500 years. At the age of 7, Diana’s parents got divorced after finding out about her mothers affair. Her father got remarried a couple of years later. Body Part 2: On June 29th, 1981 Diana married the Prince of Wales after being introduced by her step sister Sarah. The beginning of the marriage was amazing; they had two sons, William who was born on June 21st, 1982 and Harry who was born on September 15th, 1984. When Harry was born Charles wasn’t very happy, infact he said “Diana had not only given birth to another boy, but one with...
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...how female goddesses came to be. They are portrayed to be nurturing, loving, and peaceful goddesses who healed what was wounded and loved what was unloved. In the article, The Second Coming of Diana (Diana, Princess of Wales), Princess Diana is compared to the Greek female goddesses. Princess Diana was known for her kind generosity and willingness to use the great power she possessed to help people in desperation. Diana Spencer (also known as Princess Diana), wife of Prince Charles and mother of two sons, was a well-known woman who loved to help people all over the world who were less fortunate than her. Though she was British royalty, she never believed she was superior to others beneath her level. She had a remarkable hold on the public, worldwide, that remains a mystery to some people. The mystery, whether it is religious or a ritual, which people still have of Princess Diana, connects to the ancient myth and representations of the world Goddess Diana. When Princess Diana’s death became news to the world, many different countries held sacred ceremonies to recognize her passing. A group of Aboriginal people at Millingibini performed a ritual dance for Diana’s death. A year later, a Spanish-language television network featured a story of indigenous Peruvians incorporating the princess’ image into a religious ceremony and tendering offerings to that image. These religious ceremonies attributing to Diana’s death can be recognized as modern, mythic-religious behaviors. Visual...
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...that I believe was a great leader and a positive influence to society is Princess Diana. Throughout her lifetime, Princess Diana was always in the spot light. She captured the world with her beauty, grace, and compassion. Millions of people could identify with her and, when she died, they felt as though they had lost a best friend. More than a year after the sudden end of her life, Princess Diana's charity work still motivates many others to donate their own time in hopes to help the lives of others. Through the vigorous fund raising and campaigning Princess Diana has greatly affected the lives of the patients she has reached out to. Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 near Sandringham, England. Her father announced at the time of her birth, she was nothing less than a "perfect physical specimen." (Smith) She was the third surviving child of her parents. In 1967 her parents, Johnnie and Frances separated, then in 1969 their divorce became final. Johnnie Spencer won custody of their four children. She later became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. On February 24, 1981, Princess Diana's life changed forever. Her engagement to Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, was announced. They were married in Saint Paul's Cathedral on July 29, 1981. The ceremony was internationally televised. People all over the world tuned in to watch. Princess Diana was married into one of the most powerful families in the world (Encarta)...
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...Princess Diana: The Life She Led Princess Diana’s life is one that impacted the world in a positive way and that will never be forgotten. Diana Spencer became a British princess and an international icon when she married Prince Charles the son of Queen Elizabeth. Even though her life may have seemed like a fairy tale, Diana had some rough patches in her life that molded her into the beautiful person she turned out to be. Diana was greatly loved by the people and referred to as “the People’s Princess” because of her genuine personality and endless compassion for the less fortunate. Her humanitarian acts were also greatly noticed by the world. Diana, Princess of Wales, led an inspirational life as a paparazzi chased international icon and humanitarian, and greatly influenced the world in all that she did. Born Diana Frances Spencer, she already had her fair share of ties to royalty. On July 1, 1961, Diana became the third daughter of John Spencer and Frances Ruth Burke Roche Spencer. Her father was a descendant of the Stuart kings of England and her mother came from a wealthy family as well. Diana’s grandparents also had the titles of Lady and Lord which Diana would one day receive and even surmount. Diana was born into a privileged British family that had grown exceedingly wealthy from sheep farming. Since they were so well off, Diana’s family often aided the royal family but were not considered a royal family themselves. Diana had two older sisters Sarah and...
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...The Case Study of Princess Diana Sherri Stratton Colorado Technical University Online PSYC101-1304B-09 Abstract This paper will cover Princess Diana’s upbringing, childhood experience as well as her accomplishments and philosophy. It is apparently clear that she had a Humanistic perspective throughout her whole life. The Case Study of Princess Diana Biographical Sketch A biographical sketch is tells the story of a person’s character, life, and achievements. It is shorter and much more specific. It will provide you with information about the person, and give you a sense of their character. It can be written to give you more information about a historical figure. I choose Princess Diana because she was a very strong female. She is a very strong role model and has done a lot of humanitarian work. Upbringing. Born on July 1, 1961 as Diana Spencer. Her parents were Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Ruth Burke Roche, Viscountess Althorp(known as Honorable Frances Shand Kydd). In 1975 she became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title Earl Spencer. When she was young her parents divorced and her father ended up with custody of her and her siblings. She first went to school at Riddlesworth Hall and then to boarding school at West Heath School. She attended finishing school at Institut Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland. She then moved to London(The Biography Channel 2013). Work. Her true calling was working with kindergarten children...
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...by Princess Diana as well as her tragic death is a direct consequence of the pressures laid by fame and the pressures of royalty. A lot was expected of her as the Princess of Wales. Her elevation to royalty placed undue demands on a lady who could not bear being on the limelight. Her newly found matrimony did not help as her husband, Prince Charles became a philanderer. The Prince openly carried on his affair with an old flame, Camilla Parker. Any sensible woman should have deserted her husband but Diana was no ordinary woman. She was a mother to princes, one of whom was an heir to the British monarchy. Moreover, Diana had a public responsibility to the people of England to behave as the model princess and initially divorce was out of the question. Consequently she decided to put on a façade of happiness in order to fulfill her role as the peoples’ princess and proud wife. Beneath her superficial glamorous veneer, was a hurting woman who lacked an outlet to vent her gradually growing emotional turmoil. Unfortunately Diana had to live by the chauvinistic protocol of royalty. Just like the predecessors, Charles carried on with an affair in the full glare of the public and his wife was expected to tolerate his behavior. A good example is the infamous Tudor King, Henry VIII. Henry had numerous affairs but his wives did not object as it was indeed a man’s world. Apparently such norms are in play as exhibited by Prince Charles. Her station and decorum did not allow Diana to voice...
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...Wembley Stadium to commemorate her. And her name was Diana Spencer, the legendary princess of Wales. Although her death haves been pass 15 years, nobody has forgot that beautiful prince that wore Cartier crown, Valentino dress and who were caring about the populace. Diana Frances was born in 1st of July, 1961, in Sandringham, east of England. She was the youngest child of her family, her brith made her father disappointed, because he have two daughter already, in family’s tradition, he can only pass his title and properties to his son. In 1967, Diana’s parents’ relationship was broken due to her mother’s disloyalty. So she had to look after her younger brother. When she was 9 years old, she had been forced to go to a private girls’ school (Riddles-worth Hall). She was very sad, and she was begging her father to let her stay with her brother, but her father rejected her. After a few years she had many friends in the school, although she was popular, she was not good at study, her grades were not so good. In 1975 her family moved to Althorp, and she became Lady Diana Spencer (Spencer was her family name before she married), and her younger brother became Lord Spencer. When she was 18 years old, she started to work. Diana and Charles was met in 1977 on a party, and before they met, Charles was dating Diana’s sister Elizabeth. The first time they met, Charles said Diana is a very charming woman, then he invited Diana to join his 30 years old birthday party. After that...
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...Princess Diana captured the world's attention as not following the royals way of living and breaking many traditions, but during her time in the public eye, she also became a prominent humanitarian. Diana worked tirelessly on behalf of charities around the world, at some point working with of over 100 charities, using her fame to raise awareness of a number of important world issues. Twenty years after her death, Diana will be remembered as the "People's Princess." During her many visits to hospitals, schools and fundraising galas, she became known for spending hours talking to people and listening to their stories. In April 1987, when people didn’t want to be around those with the virus and when they were isolated from the real world, Diana...
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