Her Humanitarian Work
What are some causes that Princess Diana focused on? (name at least one)
HIV/AIDS, Leprosy, Landmine clearance, Homelessness, hospitalized/sick children, etc.
True or False: Diana suffered from depression and low self-esteem for most of her life
True. As a result of her depression, she also grappled with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder involving a cycle of binge eating and self-induced vomiting.
True or False: The paparazzi’s obsessive fascination with Diana began the day she was born.
False! It first started when Diana began dating Prince Charles in 1980 because of the possibility that she could become the wife to the heir of the throne.
What are some common names the public called Princess Diana?
*The People's Princess
*The Queen of People's Hearts
*Lady Di/Princess Di
What were some connections Princess Diana had to the Royal Family before she married Prince Charles?
Her brother was Queen Elizabeth's godson, her parents were advisors for the Royal Family, and she was friends with Prince Andrew growing up
How did she contribute to different charitiable causes? (list any or all)
*visited patients with leprosy or HIV and met landmine survivors
*she challenged stigmas, especially the myths where people were scared to get diseases, like HIV and leprosy, through physical touch
*she spoke in front of crowds to raise awareness about multiple issues
*experienced these issues in person
True or False: While Diana dealt with her depression privately, she could/did not serve the public.
False. Diana continued to help and support communities around the world even when she was at some of the darkest points of her life.
True or False: The Royal Family's attempt to shield Diana from the press worked.
False, not at all! Even with the Royal Family's efforts to hide her from the growing media attention, she still regularly appeared on the front pages of newspapers.
True or False: Just days after Diana's death, people gathered in London to pile millions of flowers on the gates of palaces and to celebrate her with an outpouring of love.
True! When she died, people all over the globe grieved the loss of an influential leader and advocate.
List at least one of Princess Diana's hobbies or interests.
*Ballet
*Fashion
*Taking care of children
True or False: Diana walked through an active landmine in Angola
True!
Around what time did Diana publicly discuss her mental health problems with the world?
In 1995 (1990s)
What was one way the press overstepped boundaries in Diana's life?
*Took scandalous pictures of Diana
*Disclosed personal details about her love life that she tried to keep private
*Critiquing her every move
True or False: An estimated 2.5 million people watched the Princess's funeral on television!
False! According to the BBC, an estimated total of 2.5 BILLION people watched the princess's funeral on television. This was a testament to her global popularity and the affection with which she was regarded.
How did Diana meet Prince Charles?
Her older sister, Sarah, was dating Charles at the time, and Diana met him while he was visiting Sarah.
True or False: Diana was alive when the United Nations established the Mine Ban Treaty, which prohibited the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of landmines
False! Diana's dedication to the landmine clearance issue paid off shortly after her death.
True or False: Princess Diana's public announcement about her mental health struggles made a significant impact on others dealing with similar battles.
True! A study showed that there was a spike in people reporting eating disorders after Diana opened up about her own bulimia nervosa.
True or False: Although Diana found the media's intrusion intolerable, she figured out a way to use the overwhelming amount of attention for the greater good.
True! She used this attention to highlight and bring awareness to different humanitarian causes!
True or false: Every August, tributes pour in to celebrate her life and legacy.
What is the famous show that displayed Diana and Charles's marriage in its lastest season?
Or what is the movie that depicts the death of Princess Diana?
1. The Crown
2. The Queen
True or False: Diana opened the U.K.'s first HIV/Aids center in London, England
True!
Why was her honesty and frankness about her struggles so impactful on the public?
She was a woman/leader that the world looked up to as a role model so her ability to be vulnerable with the world guided others to do the same.
True or False: One the night of Diana's death, the paparazzi who chased her car contributed to the horrific aftermath of the accident.
True. On August 31, 1997, the paparazzi chased Diana's car in an attempt to capture photos of her and her love interest at the time. As a result, the driver crashed in a tunnel while speeding at 100 mph. Diana and her love interest, Dodi Al-Fayed, both died.
What was "Diana week"?
"Diana week" was the days after her death where the nation grieved the loss of Diana and took multiple steps to ensure she got the tributes she deserved and earned.
Around how many times had Diana and Charles met before their wedding day?
Only 12 times!