15 Major Ways Princess Diana Changed the Royal Family

The queen has always been famously tight-lipped when it comes to her private life, and although she received criticism for initially staying quiet after the death of Diana, for the most part it has set her in good stead. However, Charles and Diana were the next generation, and William and Harry are another, and these days people respond more to those who wear their heart on their sleeve. Diana speaking openly about the breakdown of her marriage meant that people could identify with her, and now when William and Harry speak of their struggles with bereavement and mental health issues, it's an important step further along the path that the princess started upon.