Diana Spencer has finally arrived on The Crown, via the performance of Emma Corrin. More than 20 years after her death, the Princess still fascinates today. Learn more about the icon through these 3 documentaires available on Netflix.
1. Diana: In Her Own Words
Who better to tell us about Princess Diana than Diana Spencer herself? Twenty years after her tragic passing, National Geographic unveiled a series of never-before-seen interviews with the icon, recorded in 1991 for her biography by Andrew Morton. From her tumultuous marriage to her global status and the invasive paparazzi, this documentary film uses archive images and Lady Di’s voice straight from the past to unveil some the most profound secrets that surrounded the life of the princess.
Diana: In Her Own Words - 1 hour 53 minutes available on Netflix
2. The Story of Diana
Though Diana Spencer’s tragic fate is well known, The Story of Diana, a documentary in two parts, focusses for the most part on the most painful moments in the press-hounded princess’ life. And the documentary does not leave the media unscathed. From her brother Charles, to journalists, photographers, biographers and royal family insiders, those who knew her best describe their Lady Diana, revealing a character at once at the center of attention, and yet profoundly alone.
"The Story of Diana" - 2 episodes of 83 minutes each available on Netflix
3. The Royal House of Windsor
This Channel 4 documentary series looks back over a tumultuous 100 years of the Windsor royal family. The Royal House of Windsor tells the story of the reign of Elizabeth II, dedicating two episodes to the Lady Diana period. Here, she is not the main character but a key part of a power play.
The Royal House of Windsor - 6 episodes available on Netflix
