A fairy-tale romance unravels almost instantly, leaving a young woman trapped between duty, loneliness, and a love story that was never built to survive.
This episode traces Diana’s early life and whirlwind engagement to Charles, revealing how Royal expectations, emotional distance, and the presence of Camilla Parker Bowles shattered the illusion of a perfect match. We explore her childhood influences, the pressures of palace life, and how isolation and bulimia emerged as the hidden cost of becoming the People’s Princess.
Diana’s childhood and early influences
Her engagement and early marriage to Charles
Royal expectations and emotional strain
The shadow of Camilla Parker Bowles
Diana’s isolation and struggle with bulimiaResources and Further Reading
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
Host & Show Info
- Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
- Intro Music:Alice in dark Wonderland
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