09 - Princess Diana and the Press

Americrown Dreams - A British Royal Family Podcast

This week, to mark the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, Katelyn and Jenna examine the complex relationship between the Princess and the press. When Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, the royal family expected that the media frenzy surrounding the new Princess would soon subside. But as time went on, heirs were born, and the relationship fell apart, the press’s scrutiny seemed only to intensify, and ultimately, the thirst for a scoop on the Princess of Wales played a role in her untimely death. But Diana had also learned to use the media to her advantage, exploiting the public’s interest in her to frame the narrative of her divorce and her post-Charles life. In this episode, we look at some notable interactions between Princess Diana and the press to better understand how she wielded this double-edged sword. In our royals news segment, we discuss the new reports of Meghan and Harry’s vacation, prepare for Prince George’s first day of school, and talk about more anniversary happenings.