people's princess
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See also: People's Princess
Etymology
Coined by Tony Blair, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1997–2007), to describe Diana, Princess of Wales, on 31 August 1997 following her death earlier that day.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
- A nickname for Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997).
- Alternative form: People's Princess
Noun
people's princess (plural people's princesses)
- (Internet slang) A celebrity (usually female) who maintains a public image as down-to-earth, genuine, or attainable. [since c. 2023]
- 2023 March 31, Sophie Walker, “Flo review – ultra-hyped new girl band still in search of personality”, in The Guardian:
- With their sororal vibes and playful lyrics, they [Flo] are more the people’s princesses than lofty queens, though tonight – their most high profile gig yet – is being framed as a coronation of sorts.
- 2023 May 26, Larisha Paul, “Karma Is a Munch: Taylor Swift and Ice Spice Team Up on ‘Karma’ Remix Video”, in Rolling Stone:
- The people’s princesses, Taylor Swift and Ice Spice, have released an amped up remix of “Karma,” an ode to allowing our enemies defeat themselves.
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