It's an impressively detailed account of a woman’s life, charting her impact on global news coverage in a manner that feels unprecedented and unlikely to be repeated. Drawing from original footage spanning her courtship with Prince Charles up until her death, Ed Perkins presents a predominantly one-sided portrayal of this imperfect individual. The film largely disregards the perspectives of her detractors and incorporates comments from unidentified speakers – some familiar figures like Dr. David Starkey, others less so – which occasionally feel intrusive. It's undeniable that the documentary is skillfully made and stands as an acknowledgment to archivists who have diligently maintained these historical records, allowing us to reflect on them now, a quarter-century after her tragic car accident. I personally found many of the laudatory interviews deeply awkward and uncomfortable; it’s clear most participants possessed no greater insight into the realities of the royal marriage than those in the audience. The absence of an impartial storyline, in my view, results in a retrospective that doesn't offer any new information but instead reinforces the polarized image of both the woman and her relationship, making broad statements about them difficult to support. Considering recent events in London marking Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee, it also appears to misinterpret the connection between the royal family and the British public, suggesting a lasting reverence for this Princess that simply isn't evident among those working in popular media. There is nothing new presented here.

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