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Princess Diana — New Picture Shows Her Cuddling With Mystery Man

Eleanore Hutch — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:27:27 +0000

A never-before-seen photo of Princess Diana that has been buried for decades has come to light, and it shows the blonde beauty cuddling up to a mystery man shortly before beginning her romance with Prince Charles. Who is this man?

Princess Diana Spencer was the most photographed woman of her era, but there is one photo of her that never saw the light of day until now, and it shows the scandalous Princess being embraced by an unidentified man — the same year she began her romance with Prince Charles. The photo was bought by the UK’s Daily Mirror in 1981, and the editor scrawled it with the words “not to be published,” as someone clearly didn’t want the late Diana’s romantic history revealed. Who is this mystery man?

The Photo of Princess Diana & Mystery Man

The photo was sold to the UK’s Daily Mirror on Feb. 26, 1981, two days after Diana announced her engagement to Charles, and it could have been a massive scoop at the time. However, the editor decided against publishing it — most likely out of respect for the royal family — and the photo went into the archives, never to be seen again, until it was recently found and put up for auction.

The teenage Diana is seen lying on a sofa with a handsome male in the black and white photograph, and it is thought to be taken at a Swiss ski resort in 1979 or 1980, which is just before Charles began courting Diana. Diana, who appears to be 18 or 19 years old at the time, was famous for being popular with men, and in this picture, a bottle of Jonnie Walker whiskey can be seen on the windowsill. How scandalous!

Diana’s Boy

Diana looks sweet and youthful in her embrace with this boy, who is likely to be either of her former boyfriends Rory Scott, or more likely James Colthurst, who went on a skiing holiday with the Princess around that time. James said “She slept on the sofa bed. It was fun. There were lots of pranks — Diana was great company — lovely, outgoing and frivolous and she enjoyed practical jokes,” reports The Daily Mail.

The photo will go up for auction by Caren Archive, an American newspaper collection who bought some archives from the Daily Mirror. Eric Caren, the owner, said to The Daily Mail: “It’s an intimate photo — I don’t know the man in the picture and he could be a friend or a boyfriend. This would certainly not be the way the Royal Family would have wanted Diana to be presented at that moment, given that it came out only two days after her engagement had been announced.”

Eric continued: “The fairytale between her and Charles was still intact at that point. My guess is that it was a privately taken photograph that the Mirror purchased but for some reason did not publish. Why the heck not I don’t know — I don’t know if it was pressure from the Royal family or an internal decision.”

It is a lovely photo of Diana, but it makes sense the Royal family would not have wanted it published. This photo began Diana’s life long relationship with the camera, a relationship that would make her a fashion icon and a tabloid favorite, and ultimately cause her untimely death.

Bidding for the photo will begin on Jan. 17, and it is expected to sell for a significant amount of money.

What do YOU think HollywoodLifers? How much do you think the photo is worth?

The Daily Mail

– Eleanore Hutch

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Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana In Green Dress & Bangs

Katrina Mitzeliotis — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:24:36 +0000

With a new, layered ‘do and a vintage-looking dress, the star’s resemblance to her husband’s late mother was uncanny!

Kate Middleton certainly has a signature look, but for a visit to the Natural History Museum in London on Nov. 27 she showed off a whole new ‘do, stepping out with layers in her hair and fringe around her face. While her hair was new, she re-wore a Mulberry dress — but that’s not the only reason her look seemed so familiar! From the fringe to the green frock, Kate resembled Princess Diana.

We first saw Kate in the silk Mulberry dress when she stepped out last November for the launch of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration at Buckingham Palace. Considering it retails for around $2,240, it comes as no surprise that the style-savvy Duchess would get another wear out of the high-fashion frock.

From the silhouette of the belted dress to the gathered long sleeves and the similar green shade, Kate’s look was almost identical to that of Princess Diana’s from back when she left Auckland for a trip to the Bahamas during a 1983 tour.

Kate certainly has her own signature sense of style, but we don’t blame her for taking some tips from the late Princess Diana!

What do you think of Kate’s familiar-looking frock and new hair ‘do?

Katrina Mitzeliotis

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Earl Spencer Names Baby Girl After His Late Sister Princess Diana

Christina Stiehl — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:01:07 +0000

Earl Spencer and his wife welcomed their first child together, and named her after the late Princess Diana. Read on for more details.

Earl Spencer, 47, and his wife Countess Spencer, 39, have made sure Earl’s sister Princess Diana‘s legacy lives on. The couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter, named Lady Charlotte Diana Spencer.

The healthy baby girl was born weighing 8 lb., 14 oz. at Althorp, the Spencer family home. She is the first Spencer baby to be born ancestral estate since 1793, according to the Daily Mail.

“She’s adorable – another feisty little Spencer girl,” Earl said.

“And, though it’s been 15 years since Diana died, I still miss her every day, and I very much wanted her commemorated in the naming of our daughter,” he added.

Congrats to the proud parents! What a beautiful way to remember the late Princess Diana.

Do YOU think Prince William and Kate Middleton will name their daughter after Princess Diana HollyMoms?

Daily Mail

– Christina Stiehl

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Kate Middleton's Scary Battle With Anorexia — New Report

Hollywood Life Staff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:50:36 +0000

At an estimated 93 lbs, Kate is becoming scary skinny & Prince William is afraid she’ll suffer the same fate as Princess Diana and wants to stage an intervention!

Kate Middleton‘s weight has been under the microscope since before she married Prince William, but now it seems that royal duties are really taking their toll on her health. In fact, a source tells Star magazine that the royal family is “worried she’s becoming anorexic,” and that William is planning an intervention to save her life!

The prince especially noticed Kate’s weight loss when she recently stepped out in a dress, purchased in 2008, that was suddenly way too big.

“His mother, Princess Diana, suffered from bulimia because of royal pressures,” the source explains. “He can’t bear to see Kate going down that road.”

And even Kate is reportedly starting to acknowledge her dramatic weight loss, as the source reveals “palace nutritionists are now preparing a special diet so Kate will gain back the weight she’s lost by May.”

William wants to start a family, the source adds, but he needs to make sure his wife is healthy first!

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Kate Middleton's Velvet Strapless Gown Is Just Like Princess Diana's From 30 Years Ago

Katrina Mitzeliotis — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:38:48 +0000

The Duchess looked divine, wearing a dress that was so strikingly similar to that of Princess Diana’s!

When Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge turned up at the MIlitary Awards on Dec. 19, she caused a stir in her stapless, flowing velvet Alexander McQueen gown, exposing her shoulders for the first time — and the slightly controversial choice was just like when Princess Diana debuted her bare arms 30 years before, in 1981, at The Royal Opera House.

Diana, who wore a frock by Elizabeth and David Emmanuel, (the same designers who crafted her wedding dress), also made waves for wearing a strapless gown. Accessorizing with gorgeous jewels, it’s so striking that Kate opted for such a similar look 30 years later! Don’t you agree?

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Prince William & Prince Harry Play The Piano With Princess Diana In This Cute Baby Video!

Hollywood Life Staff — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:03:48 +0000

They may not have been musical prodigies, but these boys are TOO adorable!

This video, found in royal archives, dates back to 1985, when Prince William was three and Prince Harry was one. The two play on the piano together as their parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, struggle to pose them for the cameras. William hesitantly kisses Harry and Charles puts a paper napkin over his face to make the boys laugh. It’s so cute!

We’re sure Kate Middleton thinks this video is adorable!

What do you think, HollyMoms — is this the cutest video you’ve ever seen?

— Nicole Karlis

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Kate Middleton's Following In Princess Diana's Footsteps & Devoting Her Life To Charity — Starting With Opening A New Children's Cancer Center!

Hollywood Life Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:13:06 +0000

The future Queen wants to use her role to help others, and make charity work her full-time job!

She’s still figuring out what causes she’ll be working for, but Kate Middleton has already made one important commitment — The Duchess of Cambridge will accompany her husband Prince William this month when the couple open a brand new children’s cancer center in London. It’s a cause that’s always been close to William and his mom Princess Diana‘s hearts! Can Kate live up to her late mom-in-law?“The Duchess is using the next few months to get to get to know a number of charitable and other causes better, so she can make well informed decisions about her future role,” A royal spokesperson reveals.

William and Kate will open the new unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital on Sept. 29 — five months to the day since their spectacular royal wedding.

William is the hospital’s president, a role his late mom also held!

The royal couple will be given a tour of the new center and get the chance to meet staff and patients, before unveiling a plaque to officially open the new complex.

No doubt Kate will pose for some moving Diana-esque photo opportunities!

Do you think Kate can be as influential and as loved as Diana? She definitely has the potential to be a great ambassador and effective charity spokeswoman. But can she match her late mom-in-law?

– Ian Garland

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Happy Birthday, Camilla, Duchess Of Cornwall! You're 64 Today, July 17!

Hollywood Life Staff — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:01:55 +0000

The second wife of Prince Charles turns 64 today!

Camilla currently holds four royal titles, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay and Countess of Chester. She prefers to go by ‘Duchess of Cornwall’ so she’s not confused with Charles’ first wife, Diana.Though Camilla has two of her own kids, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Rose Parker Bowles, she’s also been acting as a mentor to new stepdaughter-in-law Kate Middleton.

“Kate’s a lovely girl,” she spoke of Kate before the wedding. “We’re very lucky. I’m very much looking forward to the wedding.”

Happy birthday, Camilla! We wish you all the best!

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