A reading and viewing guide to the legacy of Princess Diana

August 31 marks Diana Princess of Wales 24thdeath anniversary Known for being the Peoples Princess she was loved across the globe for her humanitarian efforts The charismatic Princess life and her illfated marriage were the center of constant media scrutiny and public interest Her tragic death in a car crash in Paris led to widespread public mourning and unprecedented global media attention Among these were the most popular Women of 20th century Diana continues to be portrayed in art literature and onscreen As recently as last week Kristen Stewart starrer Spencer released a trailer and caused a stir on social media On her 24th death anniversary we have curated a list of documentaries and books that will help you learn more about the iconic Diana Princess of WalesWatchDiana In Her Own Words 2017This National Geographic documentary features a series of secret interviews given by Princess Diana inside Londons Kensington Palace in 1991 Recorded by a friend on behalf of Andrew Mortonmdashwho was in the process of writing a book about her lifemdashthe interviews revealed intimate details of her marriage to Prince Charles that the public was completely unaware of The interviews gave her an opportunity to voice her uncensored thoughts and feelings and present her side of a complex story The documentary combines archival footage with these rare recordings and shines a spotlight on Princess Dianas emotional journey throughout her life from childhood to the very endFront pages of UK newspapers following the interview PicAFPDiana Our Mother Her Life and Legacy 2017Commissioned by Prince William and Prince Harry to mark the 20th death anniversary of their mother Princess Diana this documentary focuses on the legacy and impact of her activism on the world and on her two sons Featuring interviews by family membersmdashincluding the two princes and her brother Charles Spencermdashand friends that knew her best the moving documentary gives viewers an insight into her life through the lens of those who loved her and via unseen photographs archival footage and home videos from the Princess childhood Other notable interviews included Sir Elton John Harry Herbert and Jayne FincherDiana 7 Days That Shook the World 2017The tragic death of 36year old Diana Princess of Wales led to an unprecedented outpouring of public grief in Britain and around the world This documentary captures the emotion and gravitas of the seven daysmdashstrife with grief anger drama and traditionmdashbetween the Princess death in Paris and burial in London Featuring interviews with her personal staff who recount their last moments with the Princess and details of her funeral arrangements the documentary effectively captures the deep love and affection that the people felt towards their PrincessThe outpouring of public grief is reflected in the thousands of flowers and tributes in memory of Diana Princess of Wales Here Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth view tributes left outside Kensington Palace on September 5 1997 PicAFPReadDiana in Search of Herself by Sally Bedell SmithPublished soon after her demise this 1999 biography by bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith offers a haunting and intimate portrait of Dianas life behind the cameras While the tabloids of that time dissected her sartorial and life choices they failed to capture the essence of her complex being The bookmdashdrawing on interviews with friends and associatesmdashexplores the relationships and events that shaped the Princess life from childhood to her untimely demise and delves into the severity of her struggle with mental healthThe Diana Chronicles by Tina BrownWritten by the former editor of the New Yorker and Vanity Fair Tina Brown this comprehensive biography draws from over 250 interviews with associates and friends of Princess Diana The authors friendship with the Princess makes her an authoritative voice and adds a personal touch to the stories told in the book Critically acclaimed for its stylish yet snarky tone which effectively peels the many layers of Dianas life the book makes for an engaging readAlso Read Goethe at 272 Celebrating the German poets life and love for Indian texts