It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since that fateful evening, the one where Diana sat in the back of a car in Paris, sans seatbelt, and was killed in a crash heard around the world. The aftermath was unprecedented, with usually stony Britons mourning the "People's Princess". Grief turned to anger as backlash against the royal family's lack of actions came swift and fast.
It's little wonder, then, that the royal family are staying silent today. At the time of writing, the only person who mentioned the anniversary of Diana's death is her youngest son Harry, during a speech he made last week in his new home in America.
"Next week is the 25th anniversary of my mother's death, and she most certainly will never be forgotten," Harry said."I want it to be a day filled with memories of her incredible work and love for the way she did it. I want it to be a day to share the spirit of my mum with my family, with my children, who I wish could have met her."
Of course, William and Harry, and even Charles, do not owe us public displays of grief. As Harry said, he will be remembering his mother in private, and maybe William is choosing to take the same road. Yet, when so many other milestones are marked with a photo or a simple tweet, it seems out of place that a quarter of a century has passed – a lifetime for some – and there has been so little said from the house of Windsor.
Buckingham Palace has made one announcement today, however, that the Queen will be receiving a new prime minister in Scotland for the first time next week, as she continues to battle ongoing mobility issues. An announcement that only makes their silence around Diana even louder.
Until next week, when we will have a new PM(!),
LH
P.S. If you'd like to say hello or have a chat, you can find me on Twitter (@_LauraHampson) or Instagram (@laurajanehampson).
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