Hasnat Khan

A review of the independence and determination demonstrated by the beloved royal, and how tragedy sadly ended her much-watched next moves.

From shy nursery teacher to world icon, from fairytale princess to humanitarian, Diana, the Princess of Wales, had a truly extraordinary life. When Diana had her iconic wedding, she was just 20 years old. This shy young woman had a lot to learn about life in the Royal Family, but ten years later, she had become a world-famous public figure beloved across the world for her friendly, informal approach to regular people. Her life seemed like the perfect fairytale. The reality was far from that. After becoming a mum to two little Princes, the relationship with Princess Charles broke down. Although she began to find happiness in her final years, the repeated hounding by the press eventually led to her death.

On Saturday, August 30th, 1997, Diana Princess of Wales leaves Sardinia on a private jet. She arrives in Paris with film producer Dodi Fayed, stopping there en route to London, having spent the preceding nine days together on board Fayed's yacht on the Italian and French Riviera. At 12:20 pm, Diana and Dodi departed from the Ritz Paris hotel rear entrance, heading for Dodi's father's apartment in Rue Arsène Houssaye. By doing this, they avoid a swarm of over thirty photographers waiting in front of the hotel. Three minutes later, after being chased by the paparazzi, the driver loses control of the vehicle and the car crashes. Diana's life was complicated, and it ended tragically. The fame and public admiration, although well intentioned is what ultimately killed her.

The beloved princess builds a legacy, bridging the gap between commoners and royals and captivating the world with her beauty, charm, and compassion.