From the moment Prince William put his mother's sapphire and diamond ring on Kate Middleton's finger, comparisons between his wife-to-be and the late princess Diana became inevitable. More than a decade after Diana's death, the "People's Princess" remains adored and the new royal bride will be measured against ... Support for royals remains constant but royal wedding greeted by tolerant scepticism, Guardian/ICM poll finds Britain is a nation made up of moderate monarchists and reluctant republicans, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today. More people are looking forward to an extra day off work than watching the royal wedding – but support for the monarchy has nonetheless climbed notably since the crisis following Princess Diana's death. The country is in no mood for a revolution. The poll shows a large majority think the monarchy is still relevant to national life, makes Britain more respected around the world and is better than any alternative. But there seems to be tolerant scepticism rather than royalist hysteria around the wedding itself. Only 37% agree that they are genuinely interested in the wedding, while 46% say they are not. Women are much more likely to be interested than men, but only 18% of all people questioned say they are strongly interested in the event. Even so, 47% agree they will probably watch it on television this Friday, including a majority of women and people aged 18-24. Almost the same proportion, 49%, say they are more excited by the idea of an ... In the years following the tragic death of Princess Diana, time has yet to heal the emotional wounds inflicted by her untimely passing, and some of those feelings may be interfering with Prince William's nuptials. According to The Daily Telegraph, concern has risen over where to seat Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, ... In the sort of gesture seen after the death of popular culture icons such as Princess Diana and Michael Jackson, fans of Knut the polar bear ... Monica Ali's fictional princess desperate to escape the media glare is nothing like the real-life Diana Monica Ali's new novel, _Untold Story_, imagines that Princess Diana faked her own death, because she was so desperate for a new, quieter life away from the scorching media glare. It's published at the end of the month and I'm sure it will be an interesting read, even if it is based on a load of old twaddle. All these years on and the Diana myth never stops giving. I remember going to Kensington Palace after her death to view the messages. "Queen of Hearts – we will always love you," wailed the cards and crushed bouquets. Mourners milled around, snivelling, except when they were buying ice cream cones. Hmm, I thought, why didn't these people honour Diana by going home and being a bit kinder to people they actually knew? For me, prickles of irritation tended to accompany genuine empathy for Diana. That vulnerable young girl with her cold, contemptuous husband – those early days must have been like begging for validation from an ice sculpture. However, the image of Diana as the hunted animal, scrabbling to get ... An author has written a book that imagines what would have happened had Princess Diana faked her own death and started life anew. Monica Ali, whose first novel 'Brick Lane' won rave reviews, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and became a global bestseller, has written the book 'Untold Story'. Ali uses a fictional ... 50 years ago, Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. But the unsung hero of the Soviet Union's triumph was a brilliant scientist who survived Stalin's purges It remains the one untarnished triumph of Soviet science. On 12 April 1961, a peasant farmer's son with a winsome smile crammed himself into a capsule eight feet in diameter and was blasted into space on top of a rocket 20 storeys high. One hundred and eight minutes later, after making a single orbit of our world, the young pilot parachuted back to Earth. In doing so, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to journey into space. The flight of Vostok 1 – whose 50th anniversary will be celebrated next month – was a defining moment of the 20th century and opened up the prospect of interplanetary travel for our species. It also made Gagarin an international star while his mission was hailed as clear proof of the superiority of communist technology. The 27-year-old cosmonaut became a figurehead for the Soviet Union and toured the world. He lunched with the Queen; was kissed by Gina Lollobrigida; and holidayed with the privileged in Crimea. Gagarin also received more ... A new survey has revealed that most Britons think it is possible to talk to the dead - and the person they would most like to reach is Princess Diana. According to the poll on modern attitudes towards spiritualism, two-thirds of them believe in life after death, a third think there is a heaven and a fifth expect to be reincarnated, ... MOST Britons think it is possible to communicate with the dead – and the person they would most like to talk to is Princess Diana. Two-thirds of us believe in life after death, a third think there is a heaven and a fifth expect to be reincarnated. These are the findings of a survey on modern attitudes towards spiritualism. Some ... Cardiff south and Penarth MP Alun Michael speaks of the role he played in giving the government's immediate response to the media following the death of Diana. A Cardiff MP has spoken of the time he was called in to give the immediate government response to the media following the death of Princess Diana. Cardiff south ... When Lady Diana walked down the aisle to exchange vows with her Prince Charming, the eyes of the world were on her. More than a decade after the British princess's death, she's still in the spotlight. It's just a happy coincidence that her son Prince William is making royal news again at the same time "Diana — A Celebration" ...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Kate Middleton and Princess Diana worlds apart Monarchy still broadly relevant Britons say Royal Wedding Feud Where to Seat Earl Spencer Fans mourn the death of Cute Knut polar bear Poor shy sweet Don't make me laugh | Barbara Ellen Book imagines what if had faked her own started life anew Sergei Korolev rocket genius behind Yuri Gagarin is dead person would most like reach IT’S SPOOKY HOW MUCH WE MISS PRINCESS DIANA Cardiff MP speaks important role played after Saginaw Art Museum plans bus trip see exhibit at Grand Rapids
