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Nov 2023
21m 25s

Prinny Di Forever

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Today we deep dive into the life of Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. Looking at her relationship with Charles, the wider royal family, her motherhood, charitable works, and of course her tragic death we see the long-lasting legacy of one of the UK's most mourned public figures.

TW: this episode references eating disorders and self-harm which some listeners may find disturbing.

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