Diana, Princess of Wales...

She was the beautiful, fresh-faced girl next door... who used her big blue eyes to melt the hearts of men and women around the world. She became one of the richest, most glamorous, and socially powerful women in the world. And when her untimely death was announced, the WHOLE WORLD immediately went into mourning. What was it about her that touched our hearts so deeply?

The following samples reveal a lot about Diana. Let's take a look...

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The handwriting samples below, all dated in 1982, reveal a great deal about Diana... perhaps not exactly what we expect from royalty... but all the same, the TRUTH.

Figure 1

The overview...

The first thing I noticed in her letters is the wide spacing between her words.

This indicated the tendency to think through a situation before acting. As well as a concern for clarity... both of which were typical of Diana.

She took great pains to make sure that her reader understood her meaning. It also indicated her charm and sophistication, being tempered with a strong awareness of the impact that her words and actions had on the world around her.

I also noticed that the left margin of the examples are wider at the TOP of the page than at the bottom.

In these examples, she started out with excitement and enthusiasm. But then doubts and misgivings evidently crept in, and she would pull back to the left (her past), which was her "safety and comfort zone".

There is considerable space between each line.

Which shows that she was logical, orderly, and planned ahead... she seldom acted spontaneously or on impulse. This type of spacing is also indicative of someone who is elegant and poised, and who has a natural love for beauty and order.

Diana's letters were also rather large.

Implying her need for social interaction, as well as the ability to effectively manage simultaneous multiple tasks or conversations.

Figure 2

Now, let's look at some specific's...

The slant and shape of the humps in the letter's "m" and "n" vary between rounded and pointed.

Which characterizes an empathic, diplomatic nature. She had an uncanny ability to be diplomatic in sometimes very difficult situations. She could quickly process the events around her in a cumulative and comprehensive manner, and then speak in a way that did not offend her listeners.

The letter "t" is crossed midway up the stem.

This indicates an ability to set realistic, practical, and obtainable goals. It also indicates a high self-esteem. And that was a good description of Diana. She was neither arrogant... nor aloof. But she was strong enough to leave a really bad situation, and take positive steps toward creating a better life.

Her t-bar's have blunt ends.

This shows her ability to make statements in a confident and positive manner. However, the t-bar is predominately located on the RIGHT side of the stem... which indicates her tendency to have a short fuse when she was upset. Which she handled well because of her diplomatic nature!

Her letters "y" and "g" have a fishhook back to the left... rather than a loop to the right.

Which indicates frustration within the physical realm. This is normally in one's personal relationship and sex life... which would certainly not come as a surprise to any of us... remember... she was married to Charles at the time of these letters!

In "Figure 1 and Figure 2" Diana has underlined her name. (Which she normally did.)

This is an indication of self-reliance, and a confidence in one's leadership ability. She wasn't afraid to draw attention to herself and take charge.

Figure 3

General Conclusions:

During her short life, Diana did more to garner positive attention for England than anyone since Winston Churchill. She was Great Britain's ultimate "Goodwill Ambassador".

The traits and characteristics revealed in Diana's handwriting show her to be the epitome of someone who was constantly in the spotlight, and yet, in spite of the pressure, had the ability to always present herself well.

These traits were balanced with the tenacity and spunk to use that spotlight to further her philanthropic causes.

However...

Behind the stylish and glamorous facade, Diana was full of doubt and uncertainty. Buried deep within her was a fundamental lack of self-esteem, which haunted her all of her short life.

To quote her brother, The Earl of Spencer...

"Diana was a very insecure person at heart, almost childlike in her desire to do good for others so she could release herself from deep feelings of unworthiness. The world sensed this part of her character, and cherished her for her vulnerability, while admiring her for her honesty.

Above all, we give thanks for the life of a woman I am so proud to be able to call my sister: the unique, the complex, the extraordinary, and irreplaceable Diana, whose beauty, both internal and external, will never be extinguished from our minds."

Diana - Princess of Wales, England's Rose, The PEOPLE'S Princess.

Till next time...
Cheryl