Today marks the 26th death anniversary of Princess Diana, a beloved figure in British royalty.
The world mourned her sudden passing in 1997 due to a tragic car crash in Paris.
Not only did the British people grieve, but people all over the globe felt the immense loss.
Princess Diana, often referred to as the people’s princess, left behind her two sons, Prince William and Harry.
On this solemn occasion, Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, took a moment to honor his sister’s memory.
He shared a heartfelt photo on his personal Instagram account.
The poignant image captures a young Viscount seated alongside his father Earl Spencer and his late sister, Princess Diana.
The photo was taken during a party at Althorp, the Spencer family’s estate, in the summer of 1989, celebrating their father’s 65th birthday.
Last year, Charles Spencer also shared a picture showcasing the flowers and postcards left at Althorp House, Diana’s childhood home and final resting place.
These tributes were placed on a simple black bench beneath a silhouette picture of Princess Diana.
Visitors from around the world left these floral offerings as a mark of respect for the late princess.
Meanwhile, Diana’s youngest son, Prince Harry, has been accused of exploiting his mother’s name for financial gain through his new Netflix series.
In the series, titled “Invictus,” Harry discusses how his tour of Afghanistan triggered trauma related to his mother’s death.
While speaking to the camera, the Duke shares, “I can only speak from my personal experience, my tour of Afghanistan in 2012, flying Apaches.
Somewhere after that, there was an unraveling, and the trigger to me was actually returning from Afghanistan, but the stuff that was coming up was from 1997, from the age of 12.”
As footage of a young Harry viewing floral tributes to his mother at Kensington Palace is shown, he further reveals, “Losing my mum at such a young age, the trauma that I had, I was never really aware of.
It was never discussed.
I didn’t really talk about it, and I’ve suppressed it like most youngsters would have done.
But then when it all came fizzing out, I was bouncing off the walls.
I was like, what’s going on here?
I was feeling everything rather than being numb.”
Critics question why Harry is mentioning Diana in a series that primarily focuses on veterans’ experiences.
They argue that by invoking his mother’s name, he seeks to increase the show’s popularity and gain attention, using her memory as an excuse for his behavior.
Some even speculate whether Harry began discussing Diana in this manner only after his relationship with Meghan.
Furthermore, Harry has admitted that he doesn’t have vivid memories of Diana and that despite being shown private family photos, he keeps a framed picture of Diana that reads, “Pat the grandma I’ll never meet,” on his desk at school.
It is disheartening to note that the framed photo is a magazine glamour shot, rather than a personal candid picture.
Critics suggest that Harry’s mention of Diana is a strategic move to boost viewership for “Invictus.”
As the world remembers Princess Diana on the anniversary of her passing, Charles Spencer pays tribute to his beloved sister, while Prince Harry faces criticism for his use of Diana’s name in his new series.
The legacy of the people’s princess lives on, and her impact continues to be felt worldwide.