There are several parallels in the lives of Diana and Elizabeth. Two of the most famous figures of the twentieth century, these incredible women gave selflessly to the philanthropic causes they supported, most notably helping to raise countless millions for and to eradicate the stigma around AIDS.
They also both endured relentless scrutiny in the press and harrowing persecution by the paparazzi.
In the aftermath of Diana's death, Elizabeth granted a rare interview to 60 MINUTES, where she described this kind of persecution:
In the aftermath of Diana's death, Elizabeth granted a rare interview to 60 MINUTES, where she described this kind of persecution:
"It is one of the most frightening claustrophobic-making feelings in the world because you have no place to go. You're in a car, you're going faster and faster to try to get away from them.
They can shoot through darkened windows and you end up in a corner of a car. And she must have known such fear. And it makes me so angry."
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