Dman
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I deliberately avoided this program, in fact I dreaded it. I had visions of maudlin and/or bitter commentary by the late princess's family and friends, with the Prince of Wales as a sort of invisible pinata in the background and everyone taking a passive aggressive swing at him. I had visions of of videotape of Elton John warbling "Candle In the Wind" at her funeral, which frankly made me cringe then and now.
But reading your post and others have warmed my heart and made me wish I had seen it. It's just the way I want to remember Diana..fun, beautiful, loving her boys and being loved by them. We all know her many, many flaws but why does anyone think her children want to dredge them up now? I feel the same way about my own lost parents.
I made peace with the unhappy memories and dismiss them, and cling to the ones that bring me joy.
Thanks Dman, and everyone else for your comments.?
Hi Moonmaiden23,
I actually wanted to cry watching the program. Just watching William and Harry being so strong and very sincere about their mother just touched me. My mother is my rock and I would be lost without her. My heart goes out to the princes on their loss.
My heart goes out to Charles too. He too lost the woman who was his wife for 15 years and the mother of his two kids. Losing her and having to raise two kids as a single parent must've been hard. I think her passing is too hard for him, but I think the media keep Charles from sharing his memories of her. Everything would be twisted, so I think he stay out of it and leave it to their sons to talk.
The documentary was very tasteful, touching and memorable.