The People's Princess

This podcast episode commemorates the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, reflecting on her global impact and the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. It revisits the media frenzy that preceded her death, including the high prices paid for paparazzi photos of Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed. The episode explores Diana's relatability and the public's fascination with her, as well as her frustration with media attention overshadowing her extensive charity work. It highlights her dedication to causes like AIDS awareness and abolishing landmines, illustrated by her interactions with patients and a planned visit to a children's cancer charity. The podcast features archival audio from CNN, including interviews with those who knew or worked with Diana, to examine her lasting legacy as "the people's princess."