In Memoriam

Since it’s no secret that we here at ATG love the British royal family—and plan on being part of it someday—it seems appropriate to honor the late great Princess Diana, who died tragically 15 years ago today. I won’t go into the details of her death, since I’m sure all of you are more than familiar with what happened. I will say, however, that I learned of her death during the celebration of my Sweet 16 birthday and have, ever since, felt a special kinship with her (sons).

By all accounts, Diana was a beautiful, charismatic creature, but she was also flawed and insecure. What’s undeniable, however, is how much she loved her boys.

In many ways, they are her greatest legacy--or were, until fairly recently. But one can’t help wondering how things would be different if she was still alive. Would her sons still be making such rotten choices (see Prince Harry’s naked Las Vegas romp and Prince William’s work-shy wife for examples)? After all, princess or not, a mom's guidance is priceless; and, once gone, she's simply irreplaceable, no matter how many Middletons you have trying to squeeze themselves into the void.