FNC to air Princess Diana special…
FNC will be airing a special on Princess Diana this Saturday at 9pm ET and Sunday at 1pm ET. Hosted by Martha MacCallum, the special is airing as we mark the 10th anniversary of her untimely death.
In life, Diana seemed shy and submissive one moment then shaking the core of the monarchy the next. And with death, the world seemed to stand still — her funeral watched by millions.
But what does the future hold for this kingdom?
Her sons are now young men. Charles is married to Camilla. Elizabeth is still queen.
Ten years after the death of Diana, join host Martha MacCallum as FOX News looks back at Princess Diana’s legacy and examines who will be king and when.
Nope, I still don’t understand the fascination with this woman who accomplished little other than marrying a socially retarded prince and spawning a couple of kids (while also managing to breed chins back into the royal family).
And, no - I didn’t wake up to watch the wedding, and I didn’t wake up to watch the funeral.
Comment by Amused — June 29, 2007 @ 7:38 am
She did a lot for the victims of AIDS by deliberating holding and hugging AIDS children…so many people were so fearful about those with AIDS…
Her work with the victims of landmines cant be underestimated…
I guess that is the funny and ironic thing about her….She did accomplish alot in terms of her charity work…but people dont remember that about her….They just remember she was married to Charles…had two children..had a terrible marriage….divorced charles…was killed in a horrific car accident…
Unless of course you were part of those groups of people that co-incided with her charity work…
Comment by Wenchie — June 29, 2007 @ 8:13 am
Amused, you clearly don’t know much about Diana. In addition to her work with AIDS victims, she did a LOT of work for people who had been injured by land mines. And she did a lot of other charitable stuff too, something she passed along to her sons, who have both done a lot of charitable work themselves. But since they do it quietly you don’t hear about it very often.
And before you jump to conclusions, no, I’m not “fascinated” with her either, but I’m not bitter about her either, as you seem to be.
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 9:16 am
Not an anglo~phile myself, but I did watch the Royal Wedding…I was 16 and it was amazing! There was nothing remotely like that before, not even Trisha Nixons Rose Garden wedding!
As for her accomplishments, well, I think the outpouring of love that was displayed when she died and is still shown to this day, ten years since her passing, speaks volumes. She was the “Peoples Princess”, regardless of which side of the pond you reside on. She changed the face of a dreaded disease with a touch and her involvement in many others brought attention to great need.
But I think her greatest legacy of all are none other than William and Harry. Two well spoken, thoughtful, beautiful boys who’s first truly “public” act is to pay homage to their beloved mother.
Comment by CurrentlyAvailable — June 29, 2007 @ 9:36 am
Sorry Wenchie, you also mentioned her land mine victim work and I missed it.
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 9:41 am
No sweat Overhere.
Comment by Wenchie — June 29, 2007 @ 9:43 am
That’s nice, but I still think she was an overrated twit whose greatest accomplishment was breeding some attractiveness back into the royal inbreds.
Comment by Amused — June 29, 2007 @ 9:54 am
Wow Amused, way to ignore the most important things she did. But I guess you just don’t care about innocent children who were victimized by AIDS or land mines. Good for you!
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 10:04 am
Amused’s disdain can’t rob her of what she did for thousands of others….And it can’t rob her of being a mother….I think Diana would have agreed her greatest achievement was being a mother to her children…Most loving mothers say that very thing…
Comment by Wenchie — June 29, 2007 @ 10:30 am
OverHere: Let me see if I have this straight: in order to care about people with AIDS and those who’ve been injured by landmines (adults get ill and injured, too — they’re just not as photogenic as kids), I have to worship at the Altar of Diana. Is that right?
Wenchie: If she cared so much about her kids, she should have spent more time with them and less running around the globe with various male suitors. I don’t know if she was a bad mother, but she didn’t come across as a remarkably good one either.
Comment by Amused — June 29, 2007 @ 10:33 am
Amused, no you don’t have to worship at anyone’s altar, but to completely avoid all of the good that she did for them and say her greatest achievement was who she married and who she gave birth to.
Why are you so bitter towards women anyway? This is not the first time I’ve seen you reply in this biting manner about a woman on this board. Funny, you never do it for the men…
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 10:55 am
Ack, hit send too soon..
Amused, no you don’t have to worship at anyone’s altar, but to completely avoid all of the good that she did for them and say her greatest achievement was who she married and who she gave birth to is quite ridiculous, really. But I guess you would know better than Mother Theresa what charitable work is worthy of recognition…
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 10:59 am
Diana was not only the most famous lady of this or any other century, she was also a great humanitarian. Diana did not strive for greatness or fame. Her fame came because she married a Prince. Her greatness came because everyone the world over recognized she was an extraordinary person. A person who cared so much for so many. Her commitment and dedication to her charities and causes is what she is remembered for. Her face was known the world over for her caring ways. So much has been written and reported about Princess Diana’s life, we are in danger of forgetting what she really stood for and cared about. Diana was not a ” in name only” patron of charities. She cared deeply especially about those involving children. The list of charities who owe their existence to the support of the late Princess is endless. There is a lesson to be learned by the legacy Diana has left. She is remembered for her charitable acts and caring ways, not for having married a Prince.
Comment by ALicia Carroll/Everything Royal — June 29, 2007 @ 12:40 pm
OH: Should I be flattered or creeped out by your attention toward me?
Alicia Carroll: Paragraphs are your friend.
Comment by Amused — June 29, 2007 @ 1:14 pm
Amused, you should seek professional help. Quickly.
Comment by OverHere — June 29, 2007 @ 1:33 pm
Wow, that’s an original line, OH. Never ever saw anyone use that one on the ‘net!
Comment by Amused — June 29, 2007 @ 1:40 pm
Lets not forget her donation of new DNA to the Royal house.
Comment by mike — June 29, 2007 @ 3:23 pm
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
Poor Mother Theresa
Good bless Mother Theresa
Comment by Peggy — July 1, 2007 @ 2:30 pm
“GOD” BLESS MOTHER THERESA
GOOD MOTHER TO THE DESPERATE
GOD BLESS THERESA THE “LITTLE” BIG WOMAN
THERESA THE LITTLE “BIG” SAINT
THERESA THE TOUGHEST LITTLE BIG WOMAN.
THERESA YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!
Comment by Peggy — July 1, 2007 @ 2:37 pm