Her untimely death evoked an outpouring of grief not only among the British people but also among individuals worldwide who fondly remember her as the "People's Princess." Diana left behind two sons, Prince William and Harry.
On this somber occasion, Charles Spencer took a moment to honor his sister, Princess Diana. He shared a poignant photograph on his personal Instagram account, featuring a young Viscount seated with his father, Earl Spencer, and his sister, the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
This picture was taken during a summer party in 1989 at Thorpe, the Spencer family estate, to celebrate their father's 65th birthday. Last year, Charles also shared an image of 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, serving as a heartfelt homage to the late princess.
In the midst of these tributes, Prince Harry has faced accusations of exploiting his mother's memory for financial gain through his new Netflix series, "Heart of Invictus." Some individuals believe that Harry is capitalizing on Diana's name by discussing how his military service triggered trauma related to her death.
In the series, Harry candidly talks about the impact of his military deployment, stating that his tour of Afghanistan in 2012 served as a trigger for unresolved grief dating back to 1997 when he was just 12 years old. The documentary even includes footage of a young Harry viewing floral tributes to his mother at Kensington Palace.
Prince Harry acknowledges that he was not fully aware of the trauma he carried from losing his mother at such a young age, and he had suppressed his emotions as a coping mechanism. He emphasizes that he began feeling these emotions rather than remaining numb after returning from Afghanistan. While discussing Diana in the context of "Invictus," a documentary meant to support veterans, some wonder why Harry is focusing on his mother's impact rather than solely addressing veterans' trauma.
Critics suggest that mentioning Diana is a strategic move to garner attention and boost the show's popularity.
It's worth noting that some people question whether Prince Harry's discussions about Diana have become more prominent since his marriage to Meghan Markle. Harry also revealed that he doesn't have personal candid photos of Diana, displaying the same framed picture of her that Archie sees daily on his school desk. The choice of this photo, a magazine glamor shot, has drawn scrutiny from those who perceive an attempt to use Diana's image to boost the viewership of "Invictus.
