Why people are so crazy about princess Diana?

Question

Risking to get a lot of thumbs down, I am asking this question, because I could never understand what was so special about princess Diana that people were (and still are) so psyched about her. She was not a role model - not a bright student in school, then also bulimic, depressed, with personality disorders, sleeping around a lot even before her divorce. Yeah, she did some charity, but all celebrities do that, it's not like it is something unheard of. She was not even pretty if that's one of the reasons to like her. Given her mediocre personality and life, why is she so revered?

Kaitlin: From me merely asking a question you drew a load of conclusions about my life, personality and attitude. Trust me, it does not affect me in any way how people feel about Diana nor do I really care. I am just asking this question out of curiosity, because after reading her biography I still could not figure out the reason for people obsessing about her. The answers so far still do not convince me. It is just my opinion, change it.

Answer 1

Diana was Royalty who was not ashamed to be around "commoners". She had a genuine love for people and had a good heart; as answered before, she was the "people's princess"; regardless of her flaws. Most people in positions of power, such as Kings, Queens, Presidents and such, have the mentality that they are "above" the rest of us; they are too good to associate with us. Diana broke that mold, she cared for people, hugged the homeless (not just for show), children with AIDS and displayed a kindness to everyone. She was not a judge of people, but a servant of people... in my humble opinion, we need more leaders like her. Chris

Answer 2

She was young, smart and Beautiful. I think that she made an impact in peoples lives exspecially people that did not live a privilaged life, I think that people might have started doing charity and Humanitarian work because she made an impression on them. She seemed like she cared about people and things that were going on in world now I am not saying that as people that we do not care about what goes on in the world because we do. She just brought to light a lot of other things that people in the media would talk about but then they would lose focus early on and simple drop the topic then put the spotlight on something else. I think also we all loved her fashion and we felt bad for her after Prince Charles came out and said that he was having an affair with the horse-faced Camilla Parker Bowles. I think that a lot of people who went through the same thing could relate to her. But the things that people adored were: she was young, beautiful, her fashion, her bulimia, her children, and her marriage to Prince Charles are why people were interested. By the way how do you know that she was not a bright student in school?

Answer 3

I admit I don't really understand the Cult of Diana either. She was glamorous and because of that, many people think she must have been some sort of a saint when in actuality, she was not well educated and according to former husband Charles, no mental heavyweight either. It really was all style over substance.

Answer 4

Let's just say a lot of celebs now do charity because she made it trendy and the thing to do and unlike most charity working celebs she honestly could make a difference where it counted. She looked these disadvantaged people in the eyes, and had very personal and emotional contact with them. She had a true gift. True she had issues just like everyone else, maybe it was her issues that helped her understand these less fortunate people.

Answer 5

I can not say I either liked or disliked her.
I didn't know her.
She was just another celebrity nothing more. We only judge celebs by what the media portrays them to be. To know someone you need to share time and experience with them
I agree that as are as I know she wasn't the nicest or people.
I give you a star for you have made some very good points, Thank You

Answer 6

Because she was a princess that the whole world thought of as someone you could just walk up and talk to...a real person.
I'm an American, and I remember vividly watching the news at my lake cabin the weekend she died. I was horrified and could not believe what I was watching on the TV. I cried like a baby....it was if someone I knew very well had passed away.
I know it sounds silly, but I miss her so much.

Answer 7

Because she had such a good relationship with the press. Really, people were falling in love with a part of the press, the part that devoted itself to Diana because she made them so much money. Diana herself? Hardly any knew her.

Answer 8

I've often asked this very same question and people usually react the same way most of your respondents are doing. My answer to your inquiry is "I don't know!" Also, why is so much attention paid to the British monarchy at all? What's the big deal with those two princes? I love Great Britain, the country, the people, the history, everything. But the monarchy.....?

Answer 9

What other member of the royal family would visit people dying of Aids, hold their hands, and hold them? Who else would visit mine fields where active mines are still located and where many innocent people have lost limbs and lives? She connected with the common man and truly did become the People's Princess. You are correct in that she had many shortcomings , but at the same time, they did not prevent her from becoming a wonderful mother whose children now continue her charitable works. It's very rare that one person can make such an impression on the entire world.

Answer 10

Thank you so much for writing this question. I thank you because you are a female, apparently, and because you wrote with articulation and respect. I agree with your assessment of Diana wholeheartedly. I will also add that she did profound disservice to the United Kingdom by her very unprofessional, unladylike actions in public. The smirks, looks of annoyance, etc., during public appearances were ridiculous for a woman of her age, for a person of any age above 16, actually. She is worshiped, in my opinion by equally dull and boorish people.