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A Quick TimelineA Quick TimelineBORN July 1, 1961, in Sandringham, England.1981 Marries Charles.1982 Prince William born.1984 Prince Harry born.1992 Diana and Charles announce their separation.1993 Diana reveals her plan to withdraw from public

life.1995 Diana discusses her marriage on TV.1996 The divorce is finalized.DIED Aug. 31, 1997, after a car crash in Paris.

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Many people , including many children, called Many people , including many children, called Lady Diana Lady Diana the queen of heartsthe queen of hearts because of all the because of all the love and compassion she showed towards others…love and compassion she showed towards others…

'She was great because she dedicated her time to 'She was great because she dedicated her time to the less fortunate. And she treated everyone as an the less fortunate. And she treated everyone as an equal.'equal.'

She has visited many counties helping people She has visited many counties helping people with aids especially Africa. She was a patron to with aids especially Africa. She was a patron to approximately 100 charities. approximately 100 charities.

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A Sense of BeautyA Sense of BeautyDiana's sense of style and

charm made her a role modelrole model. Princess Diana further used her fashion sensefashion sense and femininityfemininity to once again help the public. She

auctionedauctioned offoff her most famous dresses to the public to help raise money for charities she worked for. This is a wonderful demonstration of using one’s femininity forfor thethe publicpublic goodgood.

Diana’s AnniversaryDiana’s Anniversary

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an agreement to perform together an illegal or an agreement to perform together an illegal or wrongful act.wrongful act.

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to change the course or directionto change the course or direction

being greatly interested in sth.being greatly interested in sth.

the expression of an emotion or reaction in an the expression of an emotion or reaction in an uncontrolled way.uncontrolled way.

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1. When and how was Diana killed?

2. How do we know Diana still remains a media phenomenon?

3. How many guests will attend the memorial service?

4. Of the royal family, who will not attend the service and why?

Get it right!Get it right!Get it right!Get it right!

1. When and how was Diana killed?

She was killed nearly 10 years ago in a car crash.


2. How do we know Diana still remains a media phenomenon?

Her image continues to dominate magazine covers and newspaper headlines.


3. How many guests will attend the memorial service?

The service will be attended by 500 guests, including more than 30 royals.


4. Of the royal family, who will not attend the service and why?

Camilla, the present wife of Prince Charles, won't attend the service.

Because she feared her presence at the service “could divert attention from the purpose of the occasion”

Let's do it! Let's do it! (Gap-filling)Let's do it! Let's do it! (Gap-filling)

It has been ten years since Diana, _________ of Wales, was

killed in a car crash with Dodi Al Fayed in Paris, yet she remai

ns ______________ in the UK, whose image continues to domi

nate magazine covers and newspaper headlines.

Diana’s death triggered an outpouring of ___________ and

a decade of conspiracy theories, linking her death to the Britis

h _____________ and even the royal family. And she remains a

media phenomenon with thousands of articles and stories ___

___________ her in the British press each year.

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Read and listen!Read and listen!Read and listen!Read and listen!It has been ten years since Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a

car crash with Dodi Al Fayed in Paris, yet she remains an iconic figure in the UK, whose image continues to dominate magazine covers and newspaper headlines.

Diana’s death triggered an outpouring of national grief and a decade of conspiracy theories, linking her death to the British security forces and even the royal family. And she remains a media phenomenon with thousands of articles and stories appearing about her in the British press each year.

Interest in the princess is rising again as her sons, Princes William and Harry prepare to mark the tenth anniversary of her death with a memorial service at Guard’s Chapel in London’s Wellington Barracks on Friday.

It has been ten years since Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash with Dodi Al Fayed in Paris, yet she remains an iconic figure in the UK, whose image continues to dominate magazine covers and newspaper headlines.

Diana’s death triggered an outpouring of national grief and a decade of conspiracy theories, linking her death to the British security forces and even the royal family. And she remains a media phenomenon with thousands of articles and stories appearing about her in the British press each year.

Interest in the princess is rising again as her sons, Princes William and Harry prepare to mark the tenth anniversary of her death with a memorial service at Guard’s Chapel in London’s Wellington Barracks on Friday.

The princes are to give readings at the service, which will be

attended by 500 guests, including more than 30 royals headed by the

Queen, and celebrities such as Sir Elton John and UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown.

One person who won’t be attending is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall,

who Princess Diana famously described as “the third person” in her

marriage to Prince Charles. Camilla, who married Prince Charles in

2005, said she feared her presence at the service “could divert attention

from the purpose of the occasion”.

The princes are to give readings at the service, which will be

attended by 500 guests, including more than 30 royals headed by the

Queen, and celebrities such as Sir Elton John and UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown.

One person who won’t be attending is Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall,

who Princess Diana famously described as “the third person” in her

marriage to Prince Charles. Camilla, who married Prince Charles in

2005, said she feared her presence at the service “could divert attention

from the purpose of the occasion”.

As well as the memorial service, Diana is being remembered with a

photographic exhibition documenting her life at the National Portrait

Gallery in London.

Even ten years on it seems Britain is unwilling to let go of “the

people’s princess”, and that her enduring legacy is to maintain the

fascination of the British people, and indeed the world.

As well as the memorial service, Diana is being remembered with a

photographic exhibition documenting her life at the National Portrait

Gallery in London.

Even ten years on it seems Britain is unwilling to let go of “the

people’s princess”, and that her enduring legacy is to maintain the

fascination of the British people, and indeed the world.

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