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HerTube | 08/27/2008 12:00 am

HerTube: In Memory of Princess Diana

By The Staff at wowOwow.com

Sunday, August 31, marks the 11th anniversary of the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales. wOw remembers her legacy with this video tribute. Do you remember where you were when you heard the news that Princess Diana died? Click here to tell us and to read Liz Smith’s and Joan Ganz Cooney’s answers to our Question of the Day.



Read more about: Celebrities, HerTube, Princess Diana, Video

13 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Diana T
Hard to believe she would be 48 yrs. old now.
By Diana T on 08/27/2008 12:21 am
DeBúrca obj
Lovely photographs, it’s so sad to think of how that “fairy tale” ended.
By DeBúrca obj on 08/27/2008 12:28 am
Peggy Sue
A beautiful tribute to the Princess. Wish she had not kissed the wrong frog and had a happier life. Or maybe she had some happier times than we saw.
By Peggy Sue on 08/27/2008 1:06 am
James the Game
She was wonderful. And I remember Elton John sang/played that Marilyn Monroe tribute song, “Candle in the Wind” at a public memorial performance afterward in honor of Princess Di. Very moving.
By James the Game on 08/27/2008 1:34 am
Linda Clark
……… This brought a smile to my face, reminding me of how exquisite a women she grew into being. She found her calling before our very eyes; that of sharing her genuine heart with those in need, those without a voice. It also brings to mind the life-long charitable and compassionate works of Sister Teresa, who also died that same week. Two exceptional women from diverse perspectives who brought about awareness and amazing changes in countless lives around world.
By Linda Clark on 08/27/2008 7:56 am
Linda Clark
Ooops ……. Should have read Mother Teresa. However, I don’t believe she would have minded the “Sister” reference, she was a humble and understanding woman that did not see titles as relevant.
By Linda Clark on 08/27/2008 8:54 am
Brooklyn Gal
Linda, Thank you for beautifully expressing my very own thoughts. The two had worked together. I strongly admired both these women. She changed not only the face of royalty by reaching out to people, but also the responsibilities they have to those that are not so fortunate. It’s unfortunate that this event was a wake up call to the Queen.. She never followed her own father’s footsteps when he stayed in London during the war and reached out to the people. Diana was the one who took that torch. Her sons will continue that legacy.
By Brooklyn Gal on 08/27/2008 12:59 pm
Lynn Marie
Thanks for the terrific memorial for Diana-I enjoyed it. It is hard to believe it has been that long since she left us. I have to be honest here-I admired her-she was a beautiful lady. Still I do have trouble understanding that she didn’t understand what she was getting herself into marrying Charles no matter what her age considering her backround and ho she was raised and must have been drilled prior to the marriage. My PERSONAL opinion is you stay married= no matter what- when you marry into this family as it affect an entire nation of people. You do what everyone has done before her-have private affairs. I am sure Prince Phillip has had his share. You only see your spouse when absolutely necessary for matters of state and appearance. Sorry—maybe I am a BAD girl but thats how I see it.
By Lynn Marie on 08/27/2008 1:44 pm
Susan B
Lynn, read Tina Brown’s book, “The Diana Chronicles.” I found it to be a very compelling, very balanced account of her life and those of the royals she worked to fit in with. It is bound to answer many of your questions. The book is candid, but I found it honors her. It’s not sensational, but biographical. I never would have picked it up for myself, but for some reason, my husband bought it for me. I’m glad he did.
By Susan B on 08/27/2008 8:06 pm
HA BIBI
Hi Lynn, I think she had her affairs as a result of sheer lonliness and depression. It devastated her to know that Camilla was never out of the picture. She even stated as much in an interview, “There are three people in my bed” Something to that effect. I believe that in her youthful naievete, she really thought she would have a “fairytale” marriage. I truly don’t think she fully understood the enormity of what she was getting into when she married into Royality, atleast not on the scale that they are. I mean we all marry into our spouses families, but this was immensely intensified! :)
By HA BIBI on 08/27/2008 7:20 pm
Susan B
From what I’ve read, you’re spot-on Elaine, about what she thought she was getting into. Although born of the aristocracy, she lived an extremely sheltered, homebound life before Charles. I don’t think any of us — even a seasoned broad like myself — would have been able to negotiate life inside the Windsor household with any great success. The book I read, mentioned above, really blows the princess fantasy to bits. What a nighmare. No thanks!
By Susan B on 08/27/2008 8:16 pm
Rho
Thank you for this tribute to Diana. She was a tortured soul. Nobody deserves what she went through. There are those in this world who will remain young forever, Diana and Marilyn. Both tortured, and lovingly remembered forever.
By Rho on 08/27/2008 9:47 pm
Lynn Marie
Thanks for the replies—I am open to it all so I will make that book next on my reading list-I promise.
By Lynn Marie on 08/27/2008 10:15 pm