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Diana: The Intimate Portrait

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Poor, disillusioned Dierdre. The Princess was flawed and lived her life with inconsistencies. So do we all. To condemn Diana for having affairs while touting the love that Charles has for Camilla reeks of hypocrisy. Now, on to the book: If you are a Diana fan, you will learn nothing new from this latest attempt to cash in on Diana's sad life & untimely death. Expect a breezy trip through much-traveled territory, and you will not be disappointed. Oh, and Diedrre, one last thing: The Princess can never rest in peace as long as people such as you insist on casting aspersions and repeating vile rumors spread by Charles' sycophants (look it up in the dictionary).

This is an enjoyable, light fluffy read on her life. I did not really learn anything new about Diana...and it was nice to revisit Diana...in the moment...through the stories with people who knew her right before she died.

I don't agree with Deidre's opinion. This book is wonderful.
I can't imagine why "Deidre" is so bitter person and said a lot of nonsense about Diana.
Diana was unhappy with Prince Charles and she deserved to be happy.
No matter if she had many affairs. The most important at all is that she had helped too many people all around the world and she made the difference for them. She sold many of her dresses to help people with AIDS,she had raised a lot of money to people in need.
Princess Diana made what many people have never done before.
"Deidre" opion about Diana don't have to be take into consideration.
It's really sad to know that there's people like "Deidre" in this world.
"Deidre" should have keep what she thinks about Diana to herself.

I read this book and I feel it is time all the fluff and nonsense about this woman is put to rest. I did not buy it but was given it as a gift. Yes, she died too young, but she LOVED the attention she got from the press. Her and Dodi knew the press would follow them that night and should have stayed in the Ritz. If she was pregnant as some claim, I would be willing to bet the father was Dr. Hasnat Khan who refused to make their relationship permanent - so poor Dodi Fayed came in mighty handy - same dark skin, etc. This woman also had many affairs during her marriage, and I believe Prince Charles that he only went back to Camilla when he realized the demon Diana really was. I never heard a word about the Prince dating other women whilst still married to her, until he went back to Camilla.
She caused much hurt and pain in several marriages. As far as doing so good, she played the press like a fine violin, and her deep concern for the poor is really touching. However, she did not leave one single penny of her own money to the poor. Someone in England who has some ties to people with info told me the reason the marriage went bad after the birth of Harry was that Diana expected the Queen to retire from the throne, secure in the three male heirs, and the Queen let her know that would never happen - hence the hysteria. Sorry, there was a tarnished image of this woman and it is time everyone try to stop moaning over her. I have heard people of the telly ask what Camilla had that Diana did not - THE DEEP LOVE AND RESPECT OF THE PRINCE. Remember, she was raised with close family ties to the Royal Family and knew what was involved. I hope she rests in peace.