The Legacy Of Princess Diana And The Royal Family

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Princess Diana was a very devoted woman, she always saw the good in everyone and always tried to help anyone in need, anyway she could. Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981 and became known as Princess Diana. “Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” - Princess Diana. As an adored member of the Royal Family, Princess Diana broke barriers of royal protocol, was one of the biggest fashion icons of the world, and will be remembered through her legacy. Starting with how she became part of the Royal Family. She married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. They had their first son, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis on June 21, 1982. About two years later, they had their second son, Prince Henry Charles …show more content…

Over 2 billion people around the world watched the service. Elton John performed a version of “Candle in the Wind” specially written in the princess’ honor. The song became the highest-selling single of the modern era. All of England mourned her death, everyone from her ex mother in law, to the poor people she spent most of her life helping. Many years after her death, the many criticisms of royal protocol were dismissed. Even after 20 years since her death, Princess Diana’s legacy still lives on. It lives through her sons, William and Henry. Through their deeds in photos and videos, they tell her story. She changed what it meant to be royal and she always led by example. There was also a memorial fund created in her name which gave 727 grants to 471 organizations totalling in almost $145 million. The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for Inspirational Young People was established in 1999 by Gordon Brown. This award was created because Diana always believed that young people have the power to change the world for the better. This will identify and develop young people, and engage them in a social action. The purpose of the award was to recognize children who inspire others to want to make a change for the world. It also aims to celebrate young people’s role in

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