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Princess Diana Part 4: The Divorce

Nov 2, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Kensington's Cozy Rebrand

  • After the separation Diana embraced a casual 'wine mom' persona while redecorating Kensington Palace with playful cushions.
  • She enjoyed domestic comforts and private rebellions like political cartoons about Charles in her bathroom.
ANECDOTE

The Pimlico Affair And The Nuisance Calls

  • Diana fell for married art dealer Oliver Hoare and kept a 'love nest' in Pimlico, which collapsed when his wife intervened.
  • The fallout included nuisance calls traced back to Kensington Palace and tabloid stories that humiliated Diana.
INSIGHT

Surveillance Turned The Press Hostile

  • Paparazzi surveillance intensified and shifted Diana's relationship with the press from friendly to hostile.
  • The tabloids rewarded emotional reactions, so confrontations became more valuable than neutral coverage.
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