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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Rebecca Russell

Princess Diana's impromptu act in New York changed Kate Middleton's royal role

Members of the royal family have extremely diaries, packed with engagements, charity work and overseas visits. While most of these go off without a hitch and are just part of their day-to-day, others earn themselves a firmer place in history.

One moment that did just this, and some argue changed the way the royals approached forever, was Princess Diana's landmark trip to New York in February 1989.

The trip, which was recently recreated for Netflix's The Crown, saw the late princess visit underprivileged children, meet AIDS patients at a hospital in Harlem and attend a gala dinner. Her open and tactile approach ultimately worked to break down barriers and make royals seem more 'normal' - something the next generation still do.

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