Princess Diana and Grace Kelly were two of the world's most famous Royals during their
time on this earth, but their lives also mirrored each other in very strange ways.
This video will explore the close friendship between the pair and their eventual fates.
Make sure you stick around to the end for the entire story, as the similarities between
the princesses are truly shocking.
Fondly regarded by many as 'the people's princess', Princess Diana was a true inspiration.
She used her status as a member of the Royal Family to raise awareness for countless issues
and charities, such as the National Aids Trust and Centrepoint, a homeless charity for poverty-stricken
Young Adults.
Her work with the HALO Trust in particular, which saw her advocate for an international
ban on landmines, was especially notable, as her walk through an Angolan minefield resulted
in a global landmine treaty being signed later that year.
Grace Kelly, meanwhile, used her position as princess of Monaco to engage in numerous
charity endeavors.
The former Hollywood actor established the Grace Kelly Foundation in 1964 to help young
child performers who aspired to pursue a career in the arts.
She was also the founding member of The World Association of Children's Friends, which aims
to support the health, development, and education of kids across the globe.
Grace Kelly's work helped improve the lives of many children and ensured that they had
a happy childhood.
Diana And Grace’s First Meeting
Princess Diana and Grace Kelly first met in 1981 at a charity gala concert held at the
Royal Opera House in London.
She was only 18 at the time, and as this was her first Royal engagement, the event proved
fairly daunting for the young princess.
Fortunately, Grace Kelly was on hand to offer her advice.
By this point in her life, Kelly was a highly experienced member of Monaco's Royal Family,
having married into the family in 1959.
She knew exactly the kind of pressures Diana was facing, who had only recently announced
her engagement to Prince Charles.
The Royal event had gotten off to a bad start for poor Diana, who discovered to her own
embarrassment that she had accidentally broken Royal protocol.
The princess had shown up to the event in a beautiful black dress.
However, her Royal advisers were less than impressed.
According to the Monarchy's rules, black was only supposed to be worn at funerals, and
the dress's neckline was also considered too low.
Noticing Diana's anxious expression following this news, Grace Kelly took Diana to one side
and offered her advice on how to adjust to her new life.
Diana was grateful as Grace listened closely to her concerns and explained how she had
experienced the same problems when she first became a Royal.
Grace Kelly's wise words were never forgotten by Diana.
Monaco's princess sarcastically informed Charles' fiancee not to worry and that "It will only
get worse."
Grace had spent much of her life since marrying Prince Rainer at the age of 26 dealing with
invasion from the press, which was something Diana was especially concerned about.
The Monaco princess had, in fact, ended up in a serious car accident upon meeting Rainer
for the first time many years before, where they collided with the paparazzi who were
chasing them.
This would, of course, foreshadow Diana's fatal car crash years later, which also transpired
after she was hounded by photographers from the press.
Ultimately, the press would go on terrorize Diana in a similar manner and cause many problems
for the young woman.
Even during their first encounter, however, Diana recognized a kindred spirit in Grace.
Like Diana, Grace had come from a troubled childhood in spite of her family's wealth
and felt abandoned by one of her parents.
Both Diana and Grace had been shy introverts as children, making their early years especially
lonely.
They had a shared experience of isolation which ironically brought them closer together.
Diana And Grace’s Cheating Scandals
Perhaps one of the most striking similarities between Princess Diana and Grace Kelly is
how they both ended up at the center of cheating scandals.
Kelly's husband, Prince Rainer, was discovered romancing three other women within a month
of marrying the Hollywood star.
According to Royal biographer Wendy Leigh, Grace Kelly was left humiliated after learning
about what her husband had been up to.
Despite Rainer's wandering eye, however, he chose not to remarry following Grace's death,
as he decided nobody could replace his glamorous wife.
Diana, meanwhile, found herself in the middle of her own love triangle.
Her partner Prince Charles started seeing his first love Camilla Parker-Bowles five
years into their marriage.
This incensed Diana, who chose to air her feelings regarding Charles' betrayal on UK
television many years later.
Appearing with host Martin Bashir on the BBC current affairs program Panorama, she lamented
about how there were "three people in this marriage," as she explained the reasons behind
her divorce from Charles.
Like Grace Kelly, Diana's marriage had not provided the loyalty and commitment which
the wedding had promised.
Neither Diana nor Grace were entirely innocent, however.
News site Livingly claims that Grace Kelly had affairs with fellow Hollywood star Marlon
Brando and the iconic jazz singer Frank Sinatra.
Meanwhile, Princess Diana became romantically involved with her riding instructor James
Hewitt.
One conspiracy theory even suggests that Prince Harry's birth was the result of the princess's
affair with Hewitt, which would explain why Harry bears little resemblance to his birth
father.
Grace and Diana were, therefore, equally as guilty at breaking their respective wedding
vows.
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Grace And Diana’s Deaths
Perhaps the eeriest comparison between Grace Kelly and Princess Diana is how their deaths
were so similar.
Both princesses passed away following horrific car crashes in countries different from where
they were born and were mourned by millions across the globe.
Diana and Grace were international sensations who left the world before their time.
Their funerals were among the most-watched television broadcasts, as many paid their
respects to these beloved figures.
Grace Kelly's sad demise came after she was driving her daughter, Princess Stephanie,
back to their home in Monaco.
The pair had just been staying in a country house in Roc Agel, and Grace had decided to
drive Stephanie to the palace herself after realizing that with Stephanie's luggage on
the back seat, there would not be enough room for Grace, Stephanie, and her chauffeur.
It proved to be a fatal decision, as the car careered off the side of the cliff on the
mountain road.
Whilst Stephanie survived with only minor injuries, Grace was less fortunate.
Princess Diana was greatly affected by Grace Kelly's death.
Upon learning about the crash, she pleaded with Charles to allow her to attend the funeral
on the Queen's behalf.
Charles was reluctant to accept Diana's request, however, failing to see any good reason why
she should be there.
The Princess Of Wales disagreed completely, as she reasoned that Grace, much like herself,
had been an "outsider who married into a big family."
Charles remained unconvinced.
But, Diana was nothing if not a determined figure, though, and so when her husband wouldn't
agree to her proposition, she sought a higher authority.
Unhappy with Charles' attitude towards her request, Diana marched straight to the Queen
and asked for her permission.
The Queen was bemused as to why Charles had denied his wife the chance to pay her respects
and reportedly told the young princess that she saw no reason why she shouldn't attend.
Princess Diana was a key figure at Grace Kelly's funeral, as she said goodbye to her close
friend.
Diana's own passing came 15 years later, following her driver's attempts to evade the paparazzi
on the way back to London.
As they approached the Pont de l'Alma Tunnel with her new partner Dodi Fayed beside her
in the vehicle, they were bombarded by press photographers.
The driver's efforts to escape were in vain, as he crashed into a pillar inside the tunnel.
These members of the paparazzi showed no remorse as they gathered around the damaged car to
photograph the dying princess.
The doctors tried their best to save Diana, but her injuries were too severe, and the
beloved Royal died a short while later.
Dodi and their driver also lost their lives in the horrific crash, making this a truly
tragic moment in history.
Grace And Diana’s Legacy
While Grace Kelly and Diana may no longer be around to tell their tales, their legacy
lives on in other ways.
Both princesses have awards named in their honor, with the Diana Award celebrating the
work of young individuals who engage in humanitarian work and the Princess Grace Awards aiming
to celebrate new talent in film, dance, and theater.
Both also have living relatives who continue their charity work in their absence.
Grace Kelly's eldest child Princess Caroline, for instance, works with the children's charity
UNICEF, whilst Diana's first son Prince William is the founder of the mental health campaign
Heads' Together.
Perhaps one of the most impressive charitable endeavors in Diana's name is the Archewell
Foundation.
Launched by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2020, Harry's not-for-profit charity organization
honors his mother by targeting issues that were close to her heart.
The Archewell Foundation aims to support homeless pregnant women and those struggling with mental
health issues, topics that Diana attempted to raise greater awareness of many years before.
Grace Kelly's youngest daughter, Stephanie Of Monaco, is herself a major charitable figure.
The Monacan princess is the founder of the charity "Fight Aids Monaco", and has recently
released her own fragrance, entitled the "Princesse de Coeur", to raise money for those suffering
from aids.
It's an impressive move from Stephanie Of Monaco, which displays much of the heart and
humanity of her late mother.
Diana and Grace's physical presence may be long gone, but they both live on in spirit.
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