September 02, 2025

Princess Diana Part 1: The Royal Romance That Was Over Before It Began

1 hour 43 minutes

In this episode of The Compendium, we kick off our three-part series on Princess Diana, Part 1. We start with Diana’s early years and whirlwind engagement to Prince Charles, then uncover how royal life’s pressures shattered the fairy tale. You'll hear how her childhood, a strained marriage, Royal Family expectations, and the looming shadow of Camilla Parker Bowles brought private struggles—bulimia and isolation—into the spotlight. With honesty and intimacy, this episode reveals the hidden cost of becoming the People’s Princess.

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

Diana’s childhood and family background - Britannica

Diana’s struggles with bulimia and mental health - Vogue

Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words - by Andre Morton

The Diana Chronicles - by Tina Brown

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Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox

About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.

Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll

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