Princess Diana The Peoples Princess

"Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny." Kimberly Sanchez February 9, 2012 Period 6

Historical Background
In 1981 AIDS was first recognized by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its cause, HIV, identified in the early 1980s. The general public thought the disease was rooted through homosexuality and the immoral practice of anal sex. They also believed that the disease was able to be transmitted through casual contact, people were urged to stay away from homosexuals.
Citation:
Capitanio, John P., and Gregory M. Herek. "AIDS Stigma and Sexual Prejudice." UCdavis.edu. UCdavis.edu, 1992. Web. 9 Feb. 2012.

Biographical Info
When Diana was born she was expected to be a boy and heir to the title Earl of Spencer. Though born a girl she lived a carefree childhood in her large home which lied on the Sandringham estate. She went to West Health Girls school and then attended Institut Alpin Videmanette (1977), a finishing school in Rougemont, Switzerland. In 1980 she and the Prince began courting and on February 6, 1981 they became engaged.
Citation:
Princess Diana, Princess of Wales: Photos,pictures,facts,news. 1998. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. <http://www.princess-diana.com/>.

Influence on the World

Modernized Britain Monarchy -Not all royal women sit around and splendor in name brands and splurge their money She fought to remove the common prejudices about AIDS -homosexual stereotypes Raised awareness of eating disorders -she herself was a victim Strongly opposed land mines

Citation:
Mayer, Catherine. "How Diana Transformed Britain - Why Princess Diana Mattered TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews TIME.com. Times, 16 Aug. 2007. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.

Famous Quotes
Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can. Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be. HIV does not make people dangerous to know, so you can shake their hands and give them a hug: Heaven knows they need it. Family is the most important thing in the world. I don't want expensive gifts; I don't want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure.
These quotes show the real Diana, kind, humble, caring, and a great humanitarian who never let her status or wealth go to her head.

Publications/Awards
Though a great humanitarian, she never received any major awards. She only ever received two awards.
One was the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II -a high honor bestowed as a mark of personal esteem on titled female members of the British Royal Family for personal service to Queen Elizabeth II. The second was the Order of the Crown award. -The Order of the Crown is intended for "foreigners who have rendered special service to the Dutch King or his House
1999- The Diana Award was erected in her honor for young people who display outstanding qualities and contribute to their schools, their communities, and society as a whole.

Photos

Lady Diana at the mines.

Diana making physical contact with aids patient.

Diana volunteering at the British red cross.

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Diana with Mother Teresa, two great humanitarians.

Anorexia, one of the causes she helped raised awareness of.

Dianas fatal car crash.

Work Cited
Capitanio, John P., and Gregory M. Herek. "AIDS Stigma and Sexual Prejudice." UCdavis.edu. UCdavis.edu, 1992. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. Princess Diana, Princess of Wales: Photos,pictures,facts,news. 1998. Web. 9 Feb. 2012. <http://www.princess-diana.com/>. Mayer, Catherine. "How Diana Transformed Britain - Why Princess Diana Mattered TIME." Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com. Times, 16 Aug. 2007. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. "Princess Diana Quotes - BrainyQuote." Famous Quotes at BrainyQuote. Brainy Quote. Web. 10 Feb. 2012.