Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 at Park House, Sandringham in Norfolk, England. Diana was the youngest daughter of John Spencer and Frances Spencer, the Viscount and Viscountess Althorp. Her father John Spencer later gained the title of the 8th Earl Spencer. Diana was the Viscount and Viscountess Althorp’s fourth child born. She had two older sisters Sarah (born 1955) and Jane (born 1957). Frances Spencer had also giving birth to a son named John a year before Diana had been born, however he had died within hours of his birth. When the Spencer family discovered Frances was pregnant again with Diana, they had wished for another boy as to carry on the Spencer family name. After Diana, the Spencer’s finally received a son in 1964, which they named Charles. When Diana was eight years old her parents divorced each other. The reason for the divorce laid behind the fact the Diana’s mother Frances had cheated on her father with Peter Shand Kydd. After the divorce, Diana moved to London with her mother. However, shortly afterwards her father won custody over Diana and her siblings with the help of his mother-in-law and they returned back home to London. During Diana’s younger years she attended a local public school. Then in 1968, Diana was sent to Riddlesworth Hall School, an all-girls boarding school. While at Riddlesworth, Diana did not do very well in her academics and was moved to West Heath Girls’ School in Sevenoaks, Kent. While here she was considered a poor student. Part of the reason for being regarded this way was Diana had attempted and failed her O-Levels twice. The O-Levels is an academic qualification that examination boards in the United Kingdom use. Even though Diana’s academics were not that great, she showed a talent for music as a pianist. After West Heath, Diana attended Institut Alpin Videmanette, a finishing school in Rougemont
Katharina had a strange childhood, and she was given a very well rounded education by her mother, the queen. She also watched as one by one, her siblings left to marry foreign nobilities. Her own fate was sealed very quickly, at age two she was betrothed to marry Prince Arthur of England, to ease political tension. When she was sixteen, she left her home in Spain for a three month journey across Spain to the ...
When one thinks of becoming a princess or even royalty, the idea of the magical childhood, fantasy wedding and perfect marriage, seems to accompany the indication of a royal, but yet this was not the case for Diana. Ever since she was eight, her parents had been divorced and little Diana just “longed for the love of a united home” (Wright). Her school grades were not up to par, “an academically below-average student” (Princess Diana Biography Biography) and her family life was in shackles, so later becoming a princess and huge icon was such a powerful message for those with rough starts; this was not the first stereotype she would break. From straightforwardly addressing tough, international medical issues to her torn personal life, the people sympathized with her, because she was such real, true and honest princess. When Diana entered into the public view by her marriage to Charles, her life appeared to be perfect especially when followed by two, healthy sons, William and Harry, but...
During the 1980’s and 1990’s, Princess Diana was loved among many. She is remembered as the "People's Princess" because of her widespread popularity and global humanitarian efforts. Diana was born July 1st, 1961 in Sandringham, England, where she was adored among the British elite. Princess Diana married Prince Charles on July 31st, 1991, and later gave birth to two boys--William and Harry. Diana served as a strong supporter of many charities. She worked to help the homeless, people living with HIV and children in need. As her popularity spread, the paparazzi's began documenting her every move. Diana steadily became the most photographed person in the world. Charles and Diana eventually became estranged and finally divorced in 1997. Even
Gender was the leading cause of distress in the 1500’s: King Henry VIII wanted nothing more than to have a son, yet was “cursed” with the legacy of a frail son, whom died before the age of 18 and two daughters, one of whom broke every convention of her gender. Queen Elizabeth I never married nor had children, yet can be considered one of England’s most successful monarchs. By choosing King James VI of Scotland as her heir, unbeknownst to her, she created the line that leads to the modern Queen of England, Elizabeth II. The question posed is then, how did Elizabeth I’s gender affect her rule?
Gender was the leading cause of distress in the 1500’s: King Henry VIII wanted nothing more than to have a son, yet was “cursed” with the legacy of a sickly son, whom died before the age of 18 and two daughters, one of whom broke every convention of her gender. Queen Elizabeth I never married nor had children, yet can be considered one of England’s most successful monarchs. By choosing King James VI of Scotland as her heir, unbeknownst to her, she created the line that leads to the modern Queen of England, Elizabeth II. The question posed is then, how did Elizabeth I’s gender affect her rule?
Princess Diana was born The Honorable Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961. She was the third female child to Viscount and Viscountess Althorp. Diana had two older sisters, Sarah and Jane and one younger brother, Charles. Her family was well off and Diana had a privileged childhood. The Spencer’s made their money as successful sheep traders in the 15th century. With their fortune they built Althorp House in Northamptonshire and acquired a family crest and motto – "God defend the right" (Morton 10). The Spencer’s occupied various offices of State and Court. When Diana’s was born her father was disappointed she was a girl. He was hoping for his third children to finally be a male heir to carry on the Spencer name. Diana’s father and the rest of the family wanted to know why her mother was only producing girls. Because of this, her mother was sent to a clinic for tests (Morton 10). She was only 23 at the time. This is ironic because today we now know the sex of the baby is determined by the father. Even though she was too young to understand, Diana believed she was to blame for her father’s disappointment. Finally, a few years later her mother delivered a boy to carry on the Spencer name. Although Diana had a beautiful christening at Sandringham Church with well-to-do Godparents, her brother Charles’s christening was a major event at Westminster Abbey. The Queen was the principal Godparent. The Spencer children were privileged but not snobbish.
On August 31st, 1997, the world was in shock. The Princess of Wales passed away from a fatal car crash in Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris, France. Her companion Dodi Fayed, also died with her. Everyone thought that the crash was caused by the drunk driver, Henri Paul. His blood showed that he was nearly 2 times pass the legal limit of alcohol in your system to be able to drive. Rumors started to begin and everyone had their own thoughts on what happened.
Right from the beginning, she began her journey to becoming “Diana Vreeland”. She was born in Paris right in the hart of fun and excitement. She stated in “The Eye Has To Travel”, a documentary made to tell her story that she grew up in a sort of “theatrical ambiance”. Starting at a young age, the visual hunger for high glamor, elegance and creativity began. When her younger sister and her were sent London for the coronation of George V in the jeweled elephants and horses in bulk left an impression as it would for anyone.
On July 1, 1961 in Sandringham England, Diana was born the third child to Edward John and Frances Ruth Burke Spenser, (Meyer & Weaver, 2013). Her father was not a kind husband to her mother whom she married at the age of 18. When Diane was born her parents had hoped for a boy following the death of a previous child. Diana sensed that her parents were disappointed and always had a feeling of guilt for letting them down. She grew up in an atmosphere of privilege and heritage, however, she was not seen as snobbish. She socialized with the Queen and family who lived close. She received the traditional upbringing, which included christenings, godparents, and discipline, (Meyer & Weaver, 2013). In her early years, her family was very social with birthday parties, however, in private, her parents deputed constantly. She remembers her mother crying and her father not speaking. He brothers would cry themselves to sleep at night. She claimed that Johnnie was known to have moments of rage, which included drinking.
Often, in action films, females play a secondary role. The main female characters are often present just as "token chicks" so that women do not feel underrepresented, or they are present as a romantic interest. It is rare to see a female lead take charge and exercise her intelligence instead of utilizing her gender as the main tool to avoid or get out of tricky situations. In Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope, directed by George Lucas (1977), Princess Leia can be seen as a female symbol of empowerment through her image, personality, and her actions. Princess Leia’s representation in the Star Wars universe establishes her as a figure of feminism because she is one of the few females in the entire movie. Not only that, but she is extremely capable and has genuine leadership qualities amongst other good qualities. She is also the only female lead, and there are no supporting female characters. The stormtroopers are all male and even the robots (droids) are portrayed as male.
Queen Elizabeth the First took on the formidable task of becoming queen at the young age of twenty-five. Despite her age, she ruled over England with all the wisdom of grace that one should. It has been argued that Queen Elizabeth I was a big part in Europe not being involved in the religious wars that tore apart many European states during the 1500’s.
The second daughter of King Henry VIII was very well known throughout the ages of 1533-1603. Although she has gone through difficult experiences during her lifetime and despite the obstacles that have come along her way, she still manages to maintain a strong character, which changes the course of history for all time. Queen Elizabeth I shows characteristics of strength, and solidarity to become the world’s leading superpower for generations that inspire her country.
Her first school to attend was a preparatory school called Riddlesworth Hall of Diss, Norfolk. In 1974 she went to West Health, near Seven oaks, Kent as a boarder. While she was attending there she showed a talent for music (she was a pianist.) In 1977 she left West Health and moved on to finishing school at the Institute of Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland. A year later she moved to a flat in Coleherne Court, London. She got a job as a Kindergarten teacher at ...
On February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, Charles Dickens was born to John and Elizabeth Dickens. Charles was the second of eight children. He spent most of his childhood in London, the setting for many of his novels. He lived in a middle-classed family that, but his father was incapable of managing his own finances.
Charles and Diana’s paths crossed again when, as Diana explains it, "'Charles came to stay at my sister's house for a shoot." (CNN.com "Royals, Part 2" 2002). Shortly after their brief encounter, Diana moved to London, where she pursued an interest in taking care of children, at first as a nanny and then as a kindergarten teacher in 1979. Two years later, Prince Charles called asking Diana on a date. Within six short months of what seemed like the perfect fairytale romance, Charles proposed to Diana. In 300 years, Diana would be the first to become a Princess by marriage. Charles and Diana married in St. Paul’s Cathedral, as recorded and watched by millions worldwide on television, on July 29, 1981.