Princess Diana Research Paper

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“I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.” Almost forty years ago, school teacher, environmentalist, mother, role model, humanitarian and Princess of Wales, Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor had the world captivated and hooked on her mysterious, charitable and timid personality. Born July 1st, 1961, Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Miss Diana’s family had close relations to the Royal Family. At age of twenty-six, Diana married into England’s Royal Family, the beginning of a life of potential and passion. Today I will be speaking to you, explaining why Diana deserves the title “role model.” My motivation behind honoring Diana Frances in such a way depends greatly on her actions and influence to better the world …show more content…

The Princess of Wales was incapable of maintaining her what appeared to be “ideal reputation” and comforting those less fortunate; only to become drained and void. She fell victim to depression and bulimia. Battling these illnesses for years in the public eye, lead to Diana ultimately responding to treatment and, at last, recognising the extremity of her old self. What occurred after this understanding? Diana felt inclined to use her revival as inspiration for others who have undergone alike situations. In December 1993, Peter Settle interviewed a calm, candid Diana where she openly spoke of her struggles. “It was horrific, I was terrified. The bulimia and depression were too powerful. But when I started gaining control, I thought, I have to use what I’ve learned to help people. I have to show people that there is a way out.” Through these aspirations, Princess Diana allowed our younger selves to recognise all struggles we encounter, and seek help. Furthermore, after confronting her bulimia and depression, Diana was open, outspoken and optimistic, she was determined and hungered to help others, experiencing such illnesses, further manifesting why she is a role

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