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About The Day Princess Diana Stunned the World - and Shook the Monarchy

What led Princess Diana to speak so openly in her 1995 Panorama interview? Drawing on accounts from those close to the events, this documentary traces the breakdown of her marriage to Prince Charles, her growing conflict with the royal household, and the private meetings that brought the interview to air.

The Day Princess Diana Stunned the World - and Shook the Monarchy is presented by The Throne - Royal Documentaries. Its listed runtime is 43 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Day Princess Diana Stunned the World - and Shook the Monarchy
Category
Biography
Runtime
43 minutes
Language
English

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