Why was she so popular? Psychology and a British Princess Princess Diana died 31 August 1997. It’s not surprising why we British might be interested in the story. What is surprising to me is her popularity in America from the wedding to decades after her death. According to Pew Research, close to 90% of Americans followed the news of Princess Diana’s death and 54% reported following the story closely. “No other story this year has come close ( 1997 ).” A Newsweek story a few days ago caught my eye, “How Princess Diana Wanted to Move to America with Harry and William,” wrote Jack Royston ( 2021, Aug 24 ). Apparently, she spoke to friends and relatives about moving to the US—a place where she could get away from the press of the press. One remembered quote refers to her belief that there’s no class system or establishment in the US. Whatever her thoughts, it appears she felt welcomed by Americans. And of course, her son married an American and makes news from time to time....
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