Diana, Princess of Wales

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• Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.

  Responding to the question “Do you think Mrs Parker Bowles was a factor in the breakdown of your marriage?” in an interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)

  • Marriage

• Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.

  The Guardian, December 9, 1995, p. 2

  • Inspiration

• She won’t go quietly, that’s the problem. I’ll fight to the end, because I believe that I have a role to fulfill, and I’ve got two children to bring up.

  Interview with Martin Bashir on BBC Panorama (20 November 1995)

  • Courage

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  • Success

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  • Philosophy