How Princess Diana reshaped the Royal Family
Princes William and Harry unveil new memorial commemorating the People’s Princess

From her first public appearances in the early 1980s, Diana mesmerised the world with her eye-catching wardrobe choices, setting trends, inspiring women and putting the spotlight on British design.
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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.
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