New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 28, 2021

By George, they did it! The young prince proved to be a lucky mascot for the England football team when he made a surprise appearance at their Euro 2020 knockout match against Germany with his parents Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. England won the game 2-0, beating their arch rivals in a major tournament for the first time since they won the World Cup in 1966, and football-mad Prince George, seven, looked delighted to witness the victory first-hand. It was his first time seeing the team play and throughout the nail-biting match his dad William, 39, carefully explained the ins and outs of the game to George, who is named after the patron saint of England. Dressed in a smart suit like his father, and also sporting an official Football Association…

Diana, Princess of Wales, captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world, and on what would have been her 60th birthday, in this week’s issue we reflect on the woman behind the icon. Many of us watched Diana blossom from a shy kindergarten teacher to a stunning bride to an independent woman. A dedicated mother, whose maternal instincts encompassed all children, she was dedicated to making the world a better place – and she did for so many. It is a testament to the phenomenal woman that she was that now, almost 25 years after she died, the legacy of the People’s Princess, the woman who wanted to be remembered as the Queen of Hearts, lives on. Elsewhere, we catch up with three Kiwi legends of New…

T here may have been a party for close friends and high-profile pals, and no doubt an intimate family get-together with special gifts from her beloved grandchildren. She might have agreed to a photo shoot, with glamorous shots to mark the start of a new decade, and an exclusive interview with a trusted media contact, outlining her goals for the coming years and reflecting on a life of notable achievements. She may have even used the occasion to announce a new cause close to her heart that would be gaining her support. Instead, what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday on July 1 was commemorated with the poignant unveiling of a statue in her memory, commissioned by her sons Princes William and Harry. The aristocrat’s daughter, who shook up the royal family when…

S he became famous at the tender age of 19 as the young bride of Britain’s future king – and in the years that followed, Princess Diana became the most beloved of royals: A style setter, a devoted mother, a compassionate campaigner and the People’s Princess. FIRST IMPRESSIONS In September 1980, when word spread that Prince Charles was dating nursery assistant Lady Diana Spencer, London press photographer Arthur Edwards tracked her down at work. Diana, 19, agreed to be photographed with two of her young charges. “Halfway through, the sun came out and revealed those beautiful legs,” recalls Arthur of the iconic shot. Diana reportedly declared to Charles, “I don’t want to be known as the girlfriend who had no petticoat!” ENGAGEMENT JOY Betrothed ccouple Charles and Diana posed in the grounds of Buckingham…

GAGA FOR WILLIAM Diana had a close bond with Prince William from the start – as is evident in this shot of the princess with her seven-month-old son taken in February 1983. “I still feel that love… that warmth, which is a huge testament to her,” William has said. THE DOTING MUM Pictured doing a puzzle with three-year-old William, Diana loved to play with her boys. William recalls from his boarding school days, “She would come and watch us play football and smuggle sweets into our socks.” NATURAL MOTHER Cheeky Harry, aged three, poked out his tongue on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in June 1988. “She was one of the naughtiest parents,” says Harry. “One of her mottos to me was, ‘You can be as naughty as you want, just…

Caring Princess Diana adored children and the former pre-school teacher had a special place in her heart for those in need. In April 1991, she visited a hostel for abandoned children in Sao Paolo, Brazil. After her marriage ended, Diana continued with her important humanitarian work. In October 1996, she was pictured holding the child of a patient at a centre in London for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. The princess’ heart broke for young victims of landmines, who she met on a charity visit to Angola just before her death in 1997. She made a big impression on 16-year-old Sandra Tigica (pictured to the left of Diana), who said, “She stroked my face and told me lots of nice things.”…