A princess fights for autonomy as her marriage collapses, navigating scandal, heartbreak, and a public image she could no longer control.

This episode traces the turbulent years leading to Diana’s divorce from Charles, exploring her struggle with bulimia, the emotional fallout of their separation, and the affairs that ignited tabloid frenzy. We unpack the James Hewitt relationship, the shockwaves inside the Royal Family, the symbolic power of the Revenge Dress, and how her AIDS advocacy reshaped her public legacy during one of the most tumultuous chapters of her life.

Topics include

• Diana and Charles’s marital breakdown
• Bulimia, mental health, and emotional strain
• The James Hewitt affair
• The impact of the Revenge Dress
• Diana’s transformative AIDS charity work

Resources and Further Reading

• Diana’s childhood and family background - Britannica
• Diana’s struggles with bulimia and mental health - Vogue
• Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words - by Andre Morton
• The Diana Chronicles - by Tina Brown

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

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