My chosen New Elizabethan is Princess Diana. Adored by so many, Princess Diana remains popular and looked up to by so many years after her tragic death in 1997.
I've chosen Diana because of the way she was with her people and the way people looked at her as the 'People's Princess'. She was involved in many charities and was also known internationally for her charitable work and efforts to help create awareness and stop the use of land mines, children in need, AIDS, people living with HIV and the homeless. Similar to Elizabeth herself who was known to do anything for her people, she wanted to be seen as dependable and I think the public saw Diana in the same way. She knew how to speak to the people and adored her two young sons William and Harry so her motherly ways were something a lot of people could relate to and respect.
In the image above Diana is seen wearing her extremely detailed crown and what looks like pearl earrings, the use of these two pieces of jewelry show her status along with the high collar of her jacket which is white showing purity. Her expression is trusting and inviting and her eyes innocent, because of this I think people found her appearance approachable and friendly. People thought of her as one of them which is why I think she was so popular and worshiped by so many.
Diana also had an interest in music, dancing, popular culture and fashion similar to a lot of young people these days and a lot of people back in the 70's and 80's. Her interests and shy innocent ways attracted the public's attention when she became involved within the royal family and married Prince Charles of Wales in 1981.
When Princess Diana died the public were devastated and millions of people mourned her death as if for a family member. The fact that she was seen as a family member and affected so many people shows her impact on society and this is why I think she is a New Elizabethan in her own right. As Elizabeth the first did she prided herself in doing all that she could for her people and her tremendous achievements not only in the UK but all over the world are still remembered and ongoing today.
Image Reference: http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/21900000/so-beautiful-princess-diana-21947319-710-644.jpg
Research References: http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/politics97/diana/special_rep1.html
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