I think her motto was “Don’t complain, don’t explain.” I don’t remember her ever doing a story about her life and how she felt about things.
Diana was all about how she “felt” about things. That’s what drove the Royals crazy. I don’t think they put much value on feelings or whether they’re happy or not.
“Diana was all about how she “felt” about things. That’s what drove the Royals crazy. I don’t think they put much value on feelings or whether they’re happy or not”
I don’t think anyone told Diana that feelings are not facts. The royals (especially HM) have grown up having to face facts at an early age. I don’t think HM (who survived the blitz and worked as a mechanic during WWII) really believed that Diana really had it rough. Philip was unfaithful constantly and HM found a way to cope and still lead a fulfilled life. Philip served in the navy during WWII and actually fought the Nazis.
Same with other members of the RF. Princess Anne was tormented by the press early in her life and still got on with it. HM had morning sickness while pregnant, but she got through her days without screaming about how she felt so victimized. Diana’s problem is that she sometimes thought she was the only one who ever suffered. That everyone was ‘out to get her.’