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I loved Princess Diana very much, and I was so sad when she died. Like a lot of little girls, I grew up dreaming of marrying a prince. She did, and he turned out to be a frog. I married a prince of a fellow, and have been happy. Diana's life was a bit exalted and certainly more glamorous than most women's lives, yet she shared the same trials and tribulations as all of us. So I felt close to her, and her life encouraged me to keep going in the rough spots. It's a bit strange to think of listening to a recording of, of all things, a funeral. But Diana's funeral was as much about our recommitment to service as it was about remembering her life. In consequence, when I listened to this recording I felt uplifted and strengthened, ready again to confront my difficulties, ready again to fight for the betterment of the ones I serve. When it was delivered, Earl Spencer's eulogy was received enthusiatically. His pointed criticism of the Royal Family was astute and welcome. Over the years, however, I questioned his judgement. It is right and proper for subjects to criticize their monarch. After all, a sharp rebuke is easier to tolerate than a sharp ax. But I wondered if he should have reserved those statements for a different time and place. Hearing the tribute again, I realize that he got it exactly right. An uneasy balance, but fundamentally correct and in retrospect, not out of place. Diana's funeral was about remembering her with love, and about keeping her alive by dedicating ourselves to being ourselves the aspects of her we most admired.Read full review
I was unable to view the funeral of Princess Diana at the time it was on TV. And coverage of the funeral services at the cathedral was not that detailed as I recall. So it was a piece of history concerning someone I greatly admired and stil admire that made me choose to bid on and purchase this item. 2007 marked the 10 anniversary of her death and this was another way to mark that date. From the sound of the service it was very moving and well done. I hope that the BBC produces the services her boy's organized this past year to honor her passing 10 years later..... I have heard about her brother's speech, read the speech but it was even better being able to listen to it - finally. I know the Royal Family, according to the movie "The Queen", may have looked down on Elton John singing at her funeral, but I believe she would have loved it and that was another happening that connected her to the common man..... she was loved by many and is still missed.Read full review
She was the most outstanding Princess they will ever have.I just wish the video came with the service.I wanted a autograph picture of her so bad,but its so hard to find one and kinda expensive if its really a true copy and not a copy or reprint.Just wish i could afford one since Hurricane Katrina hit here a few years ago,we still trying to get on our feet here.I sure wish you could help me out here i would deeply appreciate it so much!Thanks So Much And God Bless! Damon!
Must for princess Diana fans.
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thedvd was g7reat. thanks
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