The Royally Rude Princess Diana Lingerie Ad
A Guangdong lingerie company has released a new range of underwear featuring a Princess of Wales lookalike model on the 13th anniversary of her death. The ad features the "Princess" wearing a tiara, necklace and blue bra and knickers as she plays a cello to a child underneath the slogan "Feel the romance of British royalty".
The controversial poster, which has received a lot of international criticism, has been featured across China on billboards in shops and airports. The firm which has produced the lingerie, Jealousy International, has featured the lingerie on their website with another accompanying slogan "Free your mind, free your style". It also confusingly describes Diana's taste as "French Romantic".
The apparent attempt to exploit the Princess' image is the latest example of how companies have sought to capitalise on her popularity. Britain has restrictions on using images of the Royal Family to promote products but is powerless to act against companies doing so abroad. This wouldn’t be the first time that companies have used well-known names to promote their business, but have they crossed a line?
In my opinion the advertisement is disrespectful and is in poor taste. However, more than anything it just confuses me. Why would Princess Diana be playing a cello in her underwear in front of a child who is being made to hold up the music? Who were the brains behind this and where did this image come from? These are the questions I want answered..
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This advertisement has hurt the feelings of the British people both at home, and our overseas compatriots.
The UK will lodge solemn representations with Jealousy International, the government of Guangdong, and Beijing.
We demand that this company, all relevant government officials, and the people of China make monetary restitution and offer sincere apologies to the entire British nation, her people, and the Royal family.
Heiney, you need to come and write for me.
Thanks for the props, Narsfweasels. I was just about to wander over to your blog and have a look.
this is wick-sticks. I love the prince of wales. he's really good at things. he make music with his wife carmilla parky balls. That's him there with the blue belt on.
Nicholas Taylor, you young reprobate, I sincerely hope you're not mocking the hand that (sporadically) feeds you?
Oh Narsf you got in there first, I wasn't trying to steal your thunder I swear..
I'm still shocked that no one has commented on the absurdity of the image. Why would anyone play the cello in their underwear? In front of a child! I think that if Princess Diana saw this, rather than kick up a stink, she would have a bit of a giggle at how crazy the image is..
Oh and Zammo, you need your prescription checked..
Extremely distasteful
I am horribly amused. Horribly being the key word.
Hey! You stole this from my blog! You big... big...
...lovely cuddly bear, I can't stay mad at you :-*