A “Twist of Fate” Changed Princess Diana’s Last Summer—and Altered History
Plus: Remembering King Harald V of Norway
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Princess Diana Was Supposed to Be in Italy, Not France, in August 1997

 

By Allie Merriam

 

When a planned trip with a girlfriend fell through, Princess Diana found herself taking up Dodi Al-Fayed’s offer for a Mediterranean cruise instead. Read more


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Prince William and Kate Middleton Have Been “Derailed” by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Decision to Return to the UK

 

By Katie Nicholl

 

Sources tell Vanity Fair that the Prince and Princess of Wales had no idea Harry and Meghan were coming back and had already enrolled Archie and Lili in a private prep school. Read more

Princess Diana’s Most Legendary Looks Get the Museum Treatment

 

By Laura Scafati

 

Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy—A Life of Giving will include over 700 of the late royal’s possessions, including clothing, accessories, and personal items. Read more

Wonder Woman’s Tiara May Have Been Inspired by a Nazi-Hating Grand Duchess

 

By Giorgia Olivieri

 

When Hitler invaded her country, Charlotte, the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, was forced to flee to the United States. Her prized tiara bears an uncanny resemblance to the one worn by Diana Prince. Read more


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The Life and Legacy of King Harald V of Norway

 

By Stefania Conrieri

 

Born into war and raised in exile in the United States, the king transformed and popularized the Norwegian monarchy by marrying a commoner. He died the day before his 58th wedding anniversary to Queen Sonja. Read more

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