Princess Diana’s death proved the British can be ‘angry in their grief’ says Michael Portillo

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‘I was astonished 25 years ago when Diana, died and we discovered that the British with the stiff upper lip could become publicly emotional and angry in their grief.’

Michael Portillo on how the pain of losing a member of the Royal family brings the British public together.

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Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo is a British journalist, broadcaster and former politician. His broadcast series include railway documentaries such as Great British Railway Journeys and Great Continental Railway Journeys.

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