On August 24, 1997, one of the most famous and expensive photographs of Princess Diana was taken. The picture shows her sitting at the edge of the Jonikal yacht in the Mediterranean.
At the time, many saw a woman who had finally found freedom and love with Dodi Al-Fayed. Newspapers wrote about a “happy Diana,” but some noticed her pensive look, as if “the weight of the world was on her shoulders.”
Just a week later, Diana tragically passed away, and this photograph took on a whole new meaning. People began to see it as a symbol of foreshadowing – Diana sitting on the edge, almost between life and eternity. One journalist later wrote: “She looked both free and fragile, as if she knew her happiness would not last long.”
The value of these images skyrocketed, with a single photograph selling for up to $1 million, making it one of the most expensive celebrity photos in history. Yet, their true worth lies not in money, but in capturing Diana alive – beautiful, free, and deeply human.
The top photo captures a moment from the early 1980s at Ascot, when then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana appeared together at the traditional racing event.
Diana wore a white dress with black polka dots and a white hat, one of her most iconic appearances, reflecting her classic and elegant style.
The bottom photo is from Royal Ascot 2022, when Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, attended the same event. Kate chose a look directly reminiscent of Diana’s: a white dress with black polka dots, a high collar, and an elegant hat.
The similarity lies in fashion and symbolism: Kate relived Diana’s memory and style at the same event, creating an emotional and historical parallel between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, both with spontaneous smiles and almost
“mirrored” looks.
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we all agreed that she could live forever
On a Day Like Today ~ August 31, 1997. Following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, her ex-husband, HRH Charles, The Prince of Wales, currently known as HM King Charles III, accompanied by Spencer sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes traveled to France to escort the body of the Princess of Wales back to England.
Upon arrival back in England her remains were taken to a private mortuary to be prepared. The remains were then taken to the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace.
We miss you so much 
