Diana was always going to be
immortalized dying at 36 while at the height of her fame. She was the people’s
princess because people could relate to someone who was ‘one of us’. Not sure
how this came about, as she was actually from a very privileged background.
I found Sophie Quick’s
observations spot on in relation to a famous person doing kind things
attracting lots of media attention. As if this was extraordinary. The thing was
Diana knew she had power and directed it accordingly. Making her quite an exceptional
person.
However I don’t think I can
bring myself to see a karaoke version of her on film. However wise and well
crafted a film like The Queen was, I get the sense that this drama cannot come
close to Diana’s allure or legacy.
Many thanks to Allan Attwood
and Sophie Quick for their remembrances and reflections. (big issue 441)
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