25 years without Lady Di: the tragic accident that took the life of the princess of the people

25 years ago today from that August 31, 1997 when the world came to a standstill with the death of Diana of Wales, who was then 36 years old. The princess of the people died in a tragic car accident in the tunnel of the Bridge of Soul in Paris.

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Businessman Dodi Al Fayedwith whom Lady Di had a relationship after divorcing charles of englandand the driver of the car, Henri Paul, also died at that time. A date that undoubtedly lives in the memory of all.

The charisma and closeness of the mother of Guillermo y Harry They made him win the affection of the people, becoming an international icon capable of bringing the Monarchy closer to the people. Diana married the future King of England and broke with every step with the molds of the crown. No protocol, no forced smiles… she was independent and that’s how she showed herself every day of her life.

At all times, Lady Di tried to ensure that her children were educated as two “normal” children, that is, that they lived their childhood without many protocols. It was not unusual to see them in fast food restaurants or visiting amusement parks.

Prince Charles and Diana Spencer said “I do” in July 1981, at a fairytale wedding, in an ivory silk gown with a twenty-five-foot train and ten thousand hand-sewn pearls. A design by David and Elisabeth Emmanuel that left the whole world speechless.

However, it was a marriage sealed by infidelities and lack of love on the part of the son of Isabel II. In 1995, Diana recounted the hell that living persecuted by the paparazzi meant for her. In addition, she spoke of the lack of support from the British Royal Family, especially from the monarch, when it was known to all that her marriage “was a matter of three”, referring to the extramarital relationship between Carlos and Camilla Parker Bowleswho is now the prince’s wife.

After her divorce in 1996, Lady Di was stronger than ever. She used her social position to advocate for social causes and give visibility to many of them: the fight against AIDS, against landmines and contributed financial donations for humanitarian assistance to the poorest.

Independent of Carlos, she continued to hog the spotlight even more for her way of dressing and became a fashion icon. Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue o People Weekly they covered much of their covers with ‘the princess of the English people’.

“I want it to be a day full of memories of her incredible work and love for the way she did it. I want it to be a day to share my mom’s spirit with my family, with my children, who I wish they had known her,” he said. Prince Harry a few days ago during the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup 2022. And there is no doubt that it will continue to be so.