The remembered Princess Diana changed her style and what she chose infuriated the queen.
Princess Diana was known for her rebellious spirit and her unique personal style within the strict etiquette of the British monarchy. Her iconic haircut, whether with bangs, subtle waves or a more traditional style, was a true Lady Di stylistic signature.
However, sometimes, the princess decided to give a radical change to her image, triggering an unexpected stir among the royals. One such moment occurred in 1984, during the solemn annual opening session of Parliament.
As Queen Elizabeth prepared to give her traditional speech, all eyes fell on the British woman's surprising hairstyle. With a side part and her hair collected with clips on both sides above her ears, Lady Di presented herself with a style that left everyone speechless.
According to close sources, this unusual hairstyle of Princess Diana captured all the media attention, leaving the importance of the queen's speech in the background. "Diana wore this incredible new hairstyle, and this very dignified and important occasion, which is part of the process of being sovereign, simply had no relevance because all the newspapers and television focused on Diana's hairstyle," said a source.
The relationship between Lady Di and Queen Elizabeth was not exactly friendly, and this incident ended up unleashing the monarch's fury. According to the documentary "HM The Queen: A Remarkable Life," the queen was furious at the radical turn Diana had made to her image at such an important event.
After the incident in Parliament, Princess Diana was forced to adopt a more low-key style at subsequent events. Since then she had to moderate her presence so as not to overshadow other members of the royal family. This situation is not unique, as later generations, such as Kate Middleton, have also faced pressure not to steal the spotlight at royal events.
