A lump of complexes: 6 features of appearance that Diana was ashamed of
'25.11.2020'
Source: ADME
Princesses from books and old Disney cartoons are sweet, kind, and certainly beautiful. But in life, even princesses are imperfect. Crown and status do not save you from destructive thoughts about your appearance: too plump or thin, too tall or short. Such complexes tormented even the British princess Diana, the world's favorite and one of the most famous women in the world, says ADME.
After Diana left, over a million people lined up in London along the route of the funeral cortege. It is believed that Diana was the most popular member of the British royal family in Britain.
Complexes due to the nose
The princess was also a fashion icon and at the same time a rather notorious person. For example, when the artist Israel Zohar painted her portrait in 1990, Diana constantly asked for something to be corrected in the picture in her appearance. This was especially true for the nose.
The princess's large nose was also actively discussed in the press. Diana tried to hide her massive nose with a fluffy hairstyle, and in all the photos she took a special pose. She lowered her head a little, turned slightly to the side and raised her eyes. It was this perspective that became her trademark.
Too tall compared to her husband
In addition, a slightly lowered head helped Diana cope with another complex: she was ashamed of her height (178 cm). Growth worries were heightened by the fact that her husband's height was the same. Moreover, in official portraits, the princess appears to be shorter than her husband.
And all because the court photographers specifically "belittled" Diana: the girl was put on the set in front of her husband and recommended to wear flat shoes. So Charles seemed taller and more impressive than his wife.
Due to the embarrassment of being tall, the princess had problems with her posture. Diana hunched over and bent her shoulders forward. According to her doctor, the situation was aggravated by the fact that the princess had a curved spine.
Also, Diana often kept her head down when talking to people, so that communication was comfortable and the interlocutor did not feel like the princess was looking down on him.
Charles's words that added self-doubt
There was another complex that tormented Diana. She considered herself complete. The point is in the phrase, accidentally thrown by Prince Charles, who said to the young bride, putting his hand on his waist: "Oh, and in this place a little chubby, isn't it?"
The girl took the groom's words painfully.
Therefore, a slender 19-year-old girl was rapidly losing weight before marriage. When the court tailors were just starting to sew a wedding dress for Diana, her waist was 74 cm. Before the wedding ceremony, the princess's waist was reduced to 59 cm. The designer recalls that Diana was so thin that bones showed through her face.
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A week after the wedding, Diana developed bulimia, which lasted about 10 years. Diana said that there are several reasons for this nervous disorder. First, there are problems with my husband. In public, they were supposed to be together, to portray a good relationship, but in fact there was no peace and harmony between them.
Secondly, the princess's duties were to communicate with seriously ill people, which turned out to be a serious blow to the psyche. Diana did not seek help because of bulimia, as she was ashamed of her disorder and hated herself.
Figure of an athlete
The beautiful Diana also believed that she had the physique of a swimmer. She didn't like her big shoulders. Fortunately, bulky shoulders were in vogue in the 80s. Diana skillfully used this trend, choosing outfits with shoulder pads and styles that were relevant at that time. So Diana's shoulders did not seem large and it seemed as if the princess was just following fashion trends.
According to Caroline Brown, Diana's personal trainer, after two births, the princess's belly required attention and exercise. The princess was actively involved in sports, which helped her improve not only her body, but also her emotional state.
Caroline also recalls that Diana became interested in voice training classes, as she considered her voice uncertain and as if a little girl was speaking.
Victory over complexes and an end to pretense
After Charles announced the divorce in a scandalous interview, Diana began to speak openly on television that the previous few years had been difficult for her. Prior to this, Diana did not admit in public that she had psychological problems.
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Family life with Charles did not work out, but it was necessary to portray a happy marriage. For many years, Diana did not feel support from the royal family and was in a difficult relationship with her own mother. So the young princess became a hostage to depression.
But she found the strength and gradually got rid of the uncertainty and nervous tension that had poisoned her life for years. She overcame bulimia and began to actively work out in the gym. There was no longer any need to pretend to be a loving wife in public.
Complexes about appearance and self-doubt are inherent in everyone, even members of the royal family. The main thing is to find the strength in yourself to fight back.
