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Princess Diana was distant cousin of Palin: Report
Oct 9, 2008, 16:14 GMT
London - Princess Diana was a distant cousin of US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, according to a British media report Thursday.
Palin, governor of Alaska, and Diana, who died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997, are 10th cousins, the Press Association said.
Both are descended from 17th century ancestors John Strong and his wife Abigail Ford, according to the report.
Strong was born in England in 1605 but later emigrated to America with his spouse.
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It should have read: Palin was a distant cousin of Diana. The wording, as it is, makes it appear that Putrid Palin is the more important of the two and that Diana was the poor relation. Other than that, I agree totally with the first poster.
Whether you admire her policy positions or not, and the above two posts clearly do not, Palin has been an elected public servant. If memory serves, all Diana did was bear two royal brats.
actually Ivan, i would have to disagree.
Diana became well known for her support of several charity projects.she engaged in hospital visitations where she comforted the sick and in so doing, assumed the patronage of various charitable organisations. and from an interest in certain illnesses and health rated matters. she also helped to decrease discrimination against victims of AIDS. she was the first high-profile celebrities to be photographed touching a person infected with HIV at the chain of hope organization. diana also made clandestine visits to show kindness to the sick. So maybe you should think before you speak because you're way off.
Kylie:)
i totally agree, ivan is a douche.
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rblrdrOct 9th, 2008 - 16:34:31
Who cares ??? Please no fluff articles on this woman. She isn't a celebrity she is the Republican Vice Presidential Candidate. You do us all a disservice by sensationalizing her as a potential Celebrity.
Keep her in line with the 'Issues'. Write about her qualifications not her royal (or otherwise) lineage.
Thank you!
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