But such images also require context to be fully understood.
The meaning of a humanitarian visit cannot be reduced to one photograph, just as the reality of a marriage cannot be determined from one royal portrait.
Diana’s visual legacy illustrates both the emotional power and the limitations of photography.
[Original photograph 9 — retain the photograph reflecting Diana’s evolving public image.]
The Comparison With Prince William and Catherine
Another interesting dimension emerges when photographs of Charles and Diana are compared with images of the next generation of the royal family.
Prince William, Diana and Charles’s eldest son, is commonly reported to stand approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall.
His wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is generally reported to be around 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Unlike his parents, William has a clear natural height advantage over his wife.
Yet photographs of William and Catherine can still show considerable variation in their apparent height difference.
During formal appearances, Catherine may wear high heels that reduce the visible difference.
