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When Princess Diana died in August 1997, the world mourned for a woman they felt they had come to know intimately; having witnessed the quiet, blushing Lady Diana Spencer transform into an elegant, stylish ambassador who tirelessly campaigned for the causes in which she believed. With the announcement of her untimely death came an unprecedented wave of collective grieving. In this revealing book, royal expert Judy Wade uncovers the woman behind the public's princess, speaking to some of Diana's closest friends and confidantes to reveal the truth about her. They journey inside her Kensington Palace apartment and describe how she cleaned her own bath and nagged her sons to improve their manners, just like any other mom. They reveal her secret plan to marry a man who shared her desire to help the sick and suffering, her violent row with Dodi Fayed just before they died, and the real reason she went on a last mission to Australia. Diana's manipulation of the media following her expulsion from the royal family is also examined, as well as the police investigation into her death, and the impact that her death had on the monarchy. This is a fascinating look at a woman who was many things to many different people.
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The Princess of Walesaccording to this biography, "the uncrowned queen of British fashion"is partial to French and Italian lingerie, which she often wears under her couture clothes. This is among the less-than-startling revelations of a generally respectful book, which also discusses the Queen-in-waiting's passion for shopping and having fun. The author notes Diana's headline-making activities, such as her appearances at night spots and the parties for her set, the "Sloane Rangers," who dine at Kensington Palaceusually when Prince Charles is away. Trouble in the marriage is acknowledged with reference to disparity in age and temperament: Charles, bookish and reclusive; Diana, impulsive and gregarious. The serious issue of the future role of the royal family is slighted by the author's emphasis on Diana's glamourstet . Seward, editor of Majesty , a magazine devoted to coverage of the royal family, serves up entertaining morsels for the constituency. Photos not seen by PW. 50,000 first printing; first serial to Redbook and McCall's; Troll Book Club selection.
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- PublisherContemporary Books
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0809241579
- ISBN 13 9780809241576
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
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