Princess Diana - The beauty with the tragic fate

(Baonghean) - Nearly 18 years after her death, Princess Diana is still considered one of the most iconic figures of the late 20th century. Throughout her life, she was often praised as a symbol of gorgeous, noble beauty. But above all, the respected Princess of the foggy country was loved and admired by the people for her charitable activities that were considered extremely creative and groundbreaking.

As a child, Diana was born and raised in an aristocratic family closely related to the royal family. Diana's father was Viscount Althorp Edward Spencer, a descendant of King Charles II. Diana's mother was Viscountess Althorp, a distant relative of the Queen's mother. When Diana was young, her parents divorced and her father fought for custody of the children. Therefore, Diana lived with her father in the family's Park House, before moving to Althorp in 1975. While she was not an outstanding student, she showed natural talent in music and ballet.

Portrait of Princess Diana. Photo: Internet

Diana Spencer first met Prince Charles while working part-time as a nursery assistant in London. In 1981, the two officially married. When the royal wedding took place, Diana was just 20 years old, 13 years younger than Prince Charles. The British people were quickly captivated by Princess Diana's beauty and holiness, and the wedding received the attention of more than 1 million people around the world.

After marrying Prince Charles, she became Princess Diana of Wales, and gave birth to Prince William and Prince Harry, who are now second and third in line to the British throne. However, by the mid-1980s, signs of tension and cracks began to appear in the royal marriage that had been admired by countless people, and under pressure from public opinion, the marriage soon fell apart and the Princess and the Prince decided to divorce in 1992. During this time, many people believed that Princess Diana suffered from many health problems such as bulimia and depression.

As Princess of Wales, Diana attended many official and important ceremonies and events, such as the opening of new hospitals. Such activities created a very natural environment for her to interact with and actively participate in various charitable works. Her instinctive, unforced attitude of sympathy, sharing and understanding towards the sick was greatly admired by the people.

In 1987, Princess Diana was one of the first celebrities to pose for a photo with an AIDS patient. This seemingly small and simple act was extremely important at the time in changing the public's awareness and attitude towards the disease of the century. At that time, many people still believed that AIDS could be easily transmitted through casual contact, which shows that Princess Diana's contributions to society are immeasurable! Another testament to Diana's tireless charity work was her personal involvement in the campaign to ban landmines.

In January 1997, she visited minefields in Angola to inspect the clearance of landmines. After her death, the Ottawa Treaty was signed to ban the use of landmines capable of causing death. Many agree that her role and support in this campaign were crucial and influenced the decision to reach the treaty.

Not long before Princess Diana's death, on June 18, 1997, she met Mother Teresa. Both famous people expressed their admiration for each other. During the conversation, Mother Teresa repeatedly said: "Diana is my daughter". The Princess replied modestly: "And you are a miniature Mother Teresa". In daily life, despite being affected by the prying eyes of the press about her private life, Diana was still greatly admired by the people. The Princess's practical approach to charity work made a strong impression not only on the people of the United Kingdom but also on people from countries around the world, making the image of the Royal Family in London more novel, closer, not as distant as before.

The beloved Princess of Wales died in a tragic car accident on August 31, 1997. It is believed that the car was being followed by paparazzi, which led to the fatal tragedy. However, the official investigation found that the driver of the car carrying the Princess at the time of the accident had been under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Nearly two decades have passed, but the speculation about when Princess Diana died remains unanswered, there are still many controversies, and the investigation to unravel the mystery of her sudden death is still ongoing.

With her dedication and the special affection sent from the public, the passing of Princess Diana has deeply impacted the British people as well as international friends. In London, there seems to be no precedent like that, no greater pain and grief than what was given to Princess Diana - a person who entered the hearts of the people. More than 1 million bouquets of flowers were solemnly placed at Buckingham Palace to remember her, her funeral was watched by millions of people around the world in indescribable grief. Princess Diana's compassionate heart reached the farthest corners of the world, and the whole world expressed love and sincere appreciation for her contributions.

Thu Giang