Diana, Princess of Wales: How Sexual Politics Shook the Monarchy

by Beatrix Campbell

Beatrix Campbell argues that Diana was hounded by a press that regarded her as an easy target. Her exposure of the coldness of the royal family was part of her espousal of a number of radical causes that she supported during her latter years.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

259 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Mandy]

I absolutely loved this perspective on Diana! Such a great book.

[Pegasus & Chrysaor]

Certainly an interesting and informative read.

Pros: adds to the info shared in Morton's book; uses interesting and relevant secondary sources; draws parallels with women and situations similar to Diana.

Cons: a very long first third of the book lacking much discussion about Diana; some unsubstantiated claims about certain individuals; biased towards Diana in a way that leaves minimal room for the opposition at times.

[allison marie]

this book is truly amazing & i love how campbell writes about diana’s life and struggles.

[Melissa Herzberg]

Easy read. I decided to to look into a comment a friend made regarding Prince Charles. It led me to this book. I must say I am mad at the royal family! How dare they think they can do this to women! After reading this, I know William and Kate's marriage will last because he threw out the system and married for love.

[Phil]

I'm not much of celebrity hound so I didn't watch much of this as it unfolded in history but wow. Both parties were screwed up from the beginning and one tried to make it right, the other didn't care as long as he wasn't inconvenienced.

[Tessa]

Insightful book about Diana Spencer's life and all the trouble she had