Andrew Morton is an English journalist and writer. He's written a biography about Diana, but also about other royals and celebrities.

How was princess Diana represented in the media before and after her death?

Before her death she was criticised by the media for her relationship with Dodi Fayed and her behaviour roaming round the Med on private boats and planes. After her death she was deified as a secular saint. 

What was the public opinion about Diana in the UK and why?

The public in Britain responded to her as an outsider, as a woman who had carved her own path in the world irrespective of the royal family. They loved and admired her. 

What caused her nickname princess of the people?

She was dubbed people's princess by Prime Minister Tony Blair for the fact that she reached out to all classes and all types of people. She didn't hide out in a palace she lived as normal a life as she could under the circumstances. 

What was the influence of princess Diana's death on the people of the UK?

Diana's death had a tremendous influence on the people of Britain. As a nation we went from being a stiff upper lip country to a trembling lower lip, that is to say we were prepared to be emotional in public. 

Which taboos has Diana broken while being princess?

Taboo: Being emotional in public, showing that you care rather than walk on the other side of the street. 

Has the British royal family changed after Diana's death and in what way?