PRINCESS DIANA, THE MUSICAL INSPIRED BY HER TRUE STORY
Book by Karen Sokolof Javitch and Elaine Jabenis Music and Lyrics by Karen Sokolof Javitch
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PRINCESS DIANA, THE MUSICAL Book by Karen Sokolof Javitch and Elaine Jabenis Music and Lyrics by Karen Sokolof Javitch
SYNOPSIS: Princess Diana, the Musical tells the story of Charles and Diana, focusing on their courtship, their marriage and her relationship with the public, her children and the rest of the royal family. The musical culminates with her divorce, but ends at the time of her funeral. As the musical progresses, it portrays the evolution of the young Diana into the intelligent, mature woman who became one of the most famous, if not the most famous woman in the world. The show begins with Princess Diana singing part of the song, “There Was a Time” - - a love song about her relationship with Charles. After this poignant moment, the action moves back in time to start when the seventeen year-old Lady Diana Spencer is invited to Prince Charles’ thirtieth birthday party. Here we also meet the other key players - - the senior royals: the Queen, Prince Philip and the Queen Mother.Only Charles is frustrated because his parents are applying pressure on him to find a suitable young woman to marry. Although Diana “fancies” Charles, they don’t go out together until they meet again at a barbecue eighteen month later.Copy From this point on, the story is well-known: the romance, the wedding, the unexpectedly cold welcome into the royal family, her inability to accept starchy tradition, his desperation at her rising popularity, her desperation to be a loved and loving wife. CamillaNot is briefly seen at the start of the musical, and though Perusalher presence throughout is felt, it is not explicit - - manifesting itself solely in the words, deeds and thoughts that Charles and Diana share. Fergie, Diana’sDo sister -in-law, is Diana’s close friend and confidant throughout the show. The musical has a bias towards Diana - - it tells her story - - but it is not by any means overly critical of the royal family. Diana is shown throughout in a warm light, but Charles and the senior Royal Family are not portrayed as the “villains of the piece.” They are seen more as people with various expectations and needs which are either too rigidly enforced or not sufficiently explained to others. In the end, one is left feeling sorry at the situation in which all the participants find themselves.
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That being said, the musical is a celebration of Diana’s life and the songs reflect that diversity. There are over 30 songs, ranging in their content from inspirational to comedic to romantic, with humour, laughter, excitement, adoration, fun, jealousy, love and much more. The ballad that will bring tears to the eyes of all Princess Diana lovers is “There Was A Time,” which re-iterates the fact that while she loved Prince Charles, there are doubts that he ever loved her. You’ll leave the musical humming “Hope in My Heart,” for that is truly what Princess Diana gave to us.
CAST OF CHARACTERS (11-13 MALES, 13 FEMALES, 5 EITHER, EXTRAS)
PRINCIPALS: PRINCESS DIANA ...... Ages from 17-36. (122 lines) PRINCE CHARLES ...... Ages from 30-49. (94 lines) THE QUEEN...... Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth. (21Only lines) PRINCE PHILIP ...... Charles’ father. (10 lines) QUEEN MUM ...... Charles’ grandmother. (26 lines) JANE ...... Diana’s olderCopy sister. (1 line) SARAH ...... Diana’s older sister. (11 lines) FERGIE ...... Sarah Ferguson, Diana’s future sister-in-law, Diana’s age. (22 lines) PRINCE WILLIAM ...... Not Ages from 10-15. Different actors can play the younger and older Perusal William. (14 lines) PRINCE HARRY ...... Do Ages from 8-13. Different actors can play the younger and older Harry. (2 lines)
SUPPORTING CAST: CAMILLA PARKER-BOWLES ..... A former girlfriend of Charles’. (10 lines) CAROLYN ...... Diana’s flatmate, ages from 19-36. (16 lines) VIRGINIA ...... Diana’s flatmate, ages from 19-36. (2 lines)
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ANNE ...... Diana’s flatmate, ages from 19-36. (4 lines) VICTOR ...... Diana’s fashion designer. Also in They Say #3. (10 lines) DUDLEY ...... Diana’s hat designer. (1 line) BEAUTY EDITOR ...... Female. (5 lines) FASHION EDITOR ...... Female. (3 lines) PHOTOGRAPHER ...... Male. (3lines) MICHAEL ...... Prince Charles’ butler/attendant. (9 lines) “THEY SAY” PEOPLE ...... 2-6 people who recite three small tabloid newspaper extracts and also sing one song. Victor is in They Say #3. (No lines) TWO WAITERS ...... Male. They dance with Fergie. (3 lines) LORD MOUNTBATTEN ...... Charles’Only uncle. (7 lines) SALON ASSISTANT ...... Female. (No lines) DANNY ...... MC at Theatre. (4 lines) DAPHNE ...... Dress assistant.Copy (2 lines) NURSE(S) ...... At children’s hospital (male or female). (4 lines) PAUL ...... Chief Inspector. (3 lines) MODELS ...... Not 2-3 women (No lines) EARL SPENCER (optional) ...... Diana’s dad (No lines) FLOWER GIRL (optional)Perusal ...... (No lines) Do CHORUS: MAIDS & BUTLERS ...... 2-4 people (sing and dance). (No lines) PAPARAZZI ...... 4-8 people (sing and dance). (No lines) BIRTHDAY PARTY GUESTS ...... Full chorus. (No lines) WEDDING GUESTS ...... Full chorus. (No lines) LONDON PEOPLE ...... Half of full chorus (including YOUNG Women: 1 x solo plus group of 4-6) (No lines)
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OVERSEAS PEOPLE ...... 5 groups of 1 or more people, 3 small solos (No lines) THEATRE MEDLEY ...... Full chorus (including 6-8 dancers & YOUNG WOMEN: 1 x solo plus group of 4-6). (No lines) SHOO-WOP GIRLS ...... 3 singers/dancers. (No lines)
CHILDREN: OVERSEAS YOUNG PEOPLE ...... 4-8 young people/teenagers (sing and dance). (No lines) HOSPITAL CHILDREN ...... 3-10 children/teenagers (up to 10 small speaking roles). (1-2 lines each, except Angela - Child 5, who has 7 lines)
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MUSICAL NUMBERS
At first glance, this page may look overwhelming, but many of the songs are short. The authors can make the script shorter, if desired. There is also an instrumental CD available of all of the songs.
ACT ONE SONG #1 There Was a Time (Part) ...... Diana SONG #2 He’s Such a Man (Part) (a cappella) ...... Diana SONG #3 Everything Happens at Buckingham Palace ...... Servants, Birthday Party Guests SONG #3a At the Palace, At the Palace ...... Servants, Birthday Party Guests SONG #4 Just Once ...... Charles, the Queen, Philip, Queen Mum, Mountbatten SONG #5 In My Life ...... Charles & Diana SONG #6 He’s Such a Man ...... Diana, Charles, Carolyn, Anne, Virginia & Michael SONG #7 In this Lifetime ...... Charles & Diana SONG #8 Now That He’s in Love with Me ...... Diana, Carolyn, Anne, Virginia SONG #9 The Whole World’s Spinning Around Me ...... Diana, Victor, Editors (x2), Sarah & Photographer SONG #10 Suspicion ...... Diana, Jane & Sarah SONG #11 One of England’s Moments ...... Wedding Guests (including the Royals) SONG #12 They Say #1 ...... “They Say - Tabloid” People SONG #13 He’s Such a Man Reprise ...... Only Diana & Charles SONG #14 Suspicion Reprise ...... Diana, Jane, Sarah SONG #15 Charles, I Need Help Please ...... Diana & Charles SONG #16 Everything Happens in Legendary London ...... Chorus (London People) SONG #17 She’s a Star! ...... Diana, Charles,Copy the Queen, Philip & Queen Mum SONG #18 Are You Thinking of Me? ...... Diana SONG #19 Theatre Medley ...... Danny & Chorus SONG #20 Just Once Reprise ...... Charles & Diana
ACT TWO Not SONG #21 Medley of Nations ...... Overseas People & Overseas Young People SONG #22 Phenomenon!Perusal ...... The Queen, Philip, Queen Mum & Charles SONG #23 They Say #2 ...... “They Say - Tabloid” People SONG #24 Charles, Diana, Harry & William ...... “They Say - Tabloid” People SONG #25 They Say #3 ...... Do “They Say - Tabloid” People SONG #26 Diana, You’ve Got Style ...... Victor, Dudley, Shoo-wop Girls SONG #27 Hello, Phillie! ...... The Queen & Philip SONG #28 Forever and Always ...... Fergie & Waiters SONG #29 Leave Her Alone! ...... Fergie, Diana & Paparazzi SONG #30 The Whole World’s Spinning Reprise ...... Diana, The Royals, Caroline SONG #31 Hope in My Heart ...... Diana, William, Harry, Hospital Children & Nurses SONG #32 I’m Not the Little Kid I Used to Be ...... William & Diana SONG #33 The Things We Do for England ...... The Queen, Queen Mum, Philip, Charles, Diana & Fergie SONG #34 There Was a Time ...... Diana & Charles SONG #35 The Fairy Tale is Over ...... Carolyn, Virginia, Anne SONG #36 For Once ...... Diana SONG #37 Princess Diana ...... Two young girls, William, Harry, & Full Chorus SONG #38 Curtain Call (Hope in My Heart Reprise) ...... Company
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ACT ONE, SCENE 1 PROLOGUE
AT RISE: Option: A revolving platform upstage and two platforms on stage right and stage left with two steps. The platform rotates and PRINCESS DIANA appears. “There was a Time” music begins. The spotlight follows her. She is dressed elegantly, in her white beaded “Elvis” dress (a long white, beaded gown with a short jacket.) and tiara.
SONG #1: THERE WAS A TIME (PART) (DIANA)
DIANA: THERE WAS A TIME WHEN ALL I WANTED WAS TO HOLD YOU AND KISS YOU AND NEVER LET YOU GO.
THERE WAS A TIME WHEN ALL I WANTED WAS TO TOUCH YOU AND LOVE YOU AND FEEL YOU AROUND ME SO.
THERE WAS THIS TIME NOT SO VERY LONG AGO WHEN OUR LOVE SEEMED TO BE RIGHT. IT SEEMED TO TAKE FLIGHT AND GROW. Only PLEASE TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT TIME?
Platform rotates and DIANA disappears. Music for SongCopy #2: He’s Such a Man! (Part) starts immediately.
ACT ONE, SCENE 2 SPENCER HOUSE, DIANA’S BEDROOM
November 1978. DIANA’s sister, SARAH isNot giggling as she is reading a scrapbook in DIANA’s bedroom. The scrapbook is full of newspaper clippings about Prince CHARLES. A seventeen-year-old DIANA is singing from offstage. Perusal SONG #2: HE’S SUCH A MAN (PART) (DIANA) Do
Sung a capella.
DIANA: HE’S SUCH A MAN! DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DAA DA DA DA DAA!
SARAH: (Speaking.) What did you say, sis?
DIANA: HE’S SUCH A MAN! DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DA DAA DA DA DA DAA.
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SARAH: (Still reading and ignoring her. Speaking.) Hang on, Duch, (Pronounced “Dutch.”) I can't hear you!
Enter DIANA wearing the dress she is going to wear to the CHARLES’ birthday party.
DIANA: AND I’M GOING TO HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY, AND MY BIG SIS IS TAGGING ALONG. DA DA DA DA DA DAA DA DA DA DA DA DAA COULD HE BE - - COULD HE BE THE ONE? HE’S SUCH A MA-
DIANA stops singing. She notices SARAH is looking at her scrapbook. The music stops.
DIANA: That’s my private property, you know, Sarah. Where did you find it? SARAH: Right here. Cute photos of Prince Charles. And so many of them. I didn’t know you read the newspaper. DIANA: Only when it’s important. (Takes the book from her. Shows her the dress.) Well, what do you think about this dress? SARAH: (Sceptically.) Hmmm. Not too bad for a seventeen-year old who’s about to go to a birthday party for a prince. DIANA: I can’t believe that his Royal Highness invited me! And I am surprised he invited you, an ex-girlfriend! SARAH: Now, Duch, don’t start. Only DIANA: Well, every prince needs a princess, even in 1978! You’re just out of sorts because you opened your big mouth to the tabloids! SARAH: I only said one thing - - that I wasn’t in love with him! And His Royal Highness threw me away like an old shoe! Copy DIANA: Well, if I ever was lucky enough to go out with Prince Charles, I wouldn’t say anything to those tabloids. My lips would be...sealed. SARAH: Listen to your older sister, and don’t get too close to that man. That life is not for you! Besides, he’s too bloody old for...(DIANA happily exits singing “He’s Such A Man.” SARAH chases after her.) Duch...Duch! Are you listening to me? (Music quickly starts for Song #2: Everything HappensNot at Buckingham Palace.)
Perusal ACT ONE, SCENE 3 BUCKINGHAM PALACE Do The SERVANTS (MAIDS and BUTLERS.) are cleaning the Buckingham Palace ballroom in preparation for PRINCE CHARLES’ thirtieth birthday party. The birthday party guests enter, including DIANA and FERGIE, CAMILLA PARKER-BOWLES, LORD MOUNTBATTEN and the QUEEN MUM.
SONG #3: EVERYTHING HAPPENS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE (SERVANTS, BIRTHDAY PARTY GUESTS)
ALL: EV’RYTHING HAPPENS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE, AT THE PALACE, AT THE PALACE. EV’RYTHING HAPPENS AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE!
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WE ARE SHINING UP TODAY FOR HIS HIGHNESS’ BIRTHDAY. PRINCE CHARLES WILL CELEBRATE!
HUNDREDS INVITED AND MORE, EVEN EX-GIRLFRIENDS HE ADORES, AS HE SEARCHES TO FIND HIS MATE!
CHARLES enters with his parents, QUEEN ELIZABETH and PRINCE PHILIP.
THERE'S EXCITEMENT ALL AROUND.
ONE MAN: (Spoken.) Can Cinderella be found?
ALL: WHO WOULD YOU NOMINATE? YES, EVERYTHING HAPPENS. WE KNOW IT ALL HAPPENS. YES, EVERYTHING HAPPENS HERE AT BUCKINGHAM!
WE COULD ALL WRITE A BOOK, YOU SEE, ALL ABOUT THE MONARCHY,
BUT WE WOULDN’T DARE! BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE WE WANT TO BE - - AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE! Only
Instrumental music of ‘Buckingham’ plays underneath. The servants pass out wine glasses. Copy CHARLES: (Spoken.) Family and friends, I thank you all for coming tonight. I would like to recognize a few people who have somehow had the strength to put up with me for thirty years - - my mother and father, the Queen and Prince Philip. (The guests bow or curtsy while clapping.) And someone who is very close to my heart, the Queen Mother. (She waves. GuestsNot clap.) And also, the man who is like a second father to me, my uncle, Lord Mountbatten. (Clapping.) A toast to everyone! Hear, hear! GUESTS: (Spoken.) Here!Perusal Here!
(Singing.) WE ARE SO THRILLED TO BE MINGLING WITH THE MONARCHYDo AT CHARLES’ BIRTHDAY BASH. WILL HE FIND HIS LADY HERE TONIGHT - - AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE!
Prince CHARLES walks over to some guests. (An option: Have the party guests freeze while these short conversations take place.)
MOUNTBATTEN: (He shakes PRINCE CHARLES’ hand.) Happy birthday Charles. May we have many more special times together. CHARLES: Thank you, Uncle. I look forward to my next holiday with you - - the sooner the better for me. (He sees the shy DIANA.) Lady Diana, it’s so nice to see you. (He takes her hand. She curtsies and smiles.) Do you know my uncle? DIANA: Of course. Lord Mountbatten. (He takes her hand. She curtsies and smiles again.) MOUNTBATTEN: It’s a pleasure, Lady Diana. You’ve grown up since the last time I saw you.
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DIANA: Thank you. It’s so nice to see you again.
The next lines are sung softly a cappella. The guests move while singing and then freeze again.
SONG #3A: AT THE PALACE, AT THE PALACE (BIRTHDAY PARTY GUESTS)
GUESTS: AT THE PALACE, AT THE PALACE. EV’RYTHING HAPPENS...
CHARLES and MOUNTBATTEN walk away, talking to others. DIANA walks over to FERGIE; they look at each other and giggle.
DIANA: Oh, Fergie, isn’t he handsome? FERGIE: Personally, I fancy his brother Andrew. He’s more my type. Have you seen him around? DIANA: No. Shall we go and find him? (She takes FERGIE’s hand and they run away, giggling. DIANA and FERGIE stay offstage for a clothes change.)
CHARLES spots Camilla.
CHARLES: Hello, Camilla. You look lovely tonight. CAMILLA: Thank you, Charles. CHARLES: Tell me something, Camilla. Are youOnly happy? CAMILLA: I’m managing, Charles. My husband is happy. It seems this is how things have to be. CHARLES: I will call you later. Copy The next lines are sung softly a cappella. The guests move while singing and then freeze again.
MOUNTBATTEN: I see Camilla is here. How are you handling that? CHARLES: It has not been easy. MOUNTBATTEN: Charles, there is a beautifulNot woman out there for you. I know it. Perhaps she’s here tonight. CHARLES: I am beginningPerusal to wonder if any woman would put up with all of this - - MOUNTBATTEN: (Interrupts.) Of course, it’s a great deal to put up with, but you have a great deal to give someone. I’ve seen the loving side of you, Charles. It will happen, son. Chin up now. (MOUNTBATTENDo puts his arm around him.) CHARLES: Thanks, Uncle. I don’t know what I would do without you.
THE QUEEN and PHILIP come over.
THE QUEEN: Lord Mountbatten. MOUNTBATTEN: (Bowing.) Your Majesty. (Shakes PHILIPs hand.) Charles and I were just speaking about next summer. We hope to go on holiday together. THE QUEEN: Yes, that would be quite nice. Charles, I am concerned that you have not spoken to all of your guests. I see a lot of young women (All of the young women turn and face CHARLES.) waiting to talk to you. CHARLES: Yes, Mother. PHILIP: You have a duty to your country, Charles. You know what it is. CHARLES: Yes, sir. THE QUEEN: Lord Louis, would you be so kind? (She offers her hand to LORD MOUNTBATTEN and he escorts her away. PRINCE PHILIP goes with them.)
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The next lines are sung softly a cappella. The guests move while singing and then freeze again.
GUESTS: AT THE PALACE, AT THE PALACE. EVERYTHING HAPPENS...
CHARLES sees his granny, the QUEEN MUM.
CHARLES: (Kissing her.) Granny, how is the prettiest woman here tonight? QUEEN MUM: I’m very well, thank you. And how is my favorite grandson on his birthday? Why, I remember the day you were born as though it were yesterday! The King and I celebrated and celebrated! You were our first grandchild. And here it is thirty years later. (She notices he is not too happy.) What is the matter, Charles? Aren’t you enjoying your party? There are so many lovely ladies who... CHARLES: I am beginning to realize that my life is not my own. QUEEN MUM: It took you thirty years to come to that conclusion? CHARLES: I’m serious, Granny. QUEEN MUM: So am I.
QUEEN ELIZABETH, PRINCE PHILIP and LORD MOUNTBATTEN walk over to CHARLES.
SONG #4: JUST ONCE (CHARLES, THE QUEEN, PHILIP, QUEEN MUM,Only MOUNTBATTEN)
CHARLES: JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE, I’D LIKE TO BE THE MASTER OF MY OWN DESTINY. Copy JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE I’D LIKE TO HAVE A SAY IN MY FUTURE.
(Spoken.) Hah! Wouldn’t that be the day!
THE QUEEN: (Spoken.) Charles! Not
YOU WERE BORN TO BE KING. YOU KNOW THE DUTY PerusalTHAT BRINGS. YOU MUST PROVIDE AN HEIR TO THE THRONE!
CHARLES: (Spoken.) Mother, thatDo is an impossible task!
(Sung.) FINDING A WOMAN WITH NO PAST TO ACCOMMODATE ME AND ALL I MUST BE!
THE QUEEN: (Spoken.) Charles, you are the future King of England
(Sung.) AND IT IS TIME YOU FOUND YOUR QUEEN.
PHILIP: (Spoken.) Just once in your life, I would like you to be responsible! Not so fancy-free!
(Sung.) JUST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE I’D LIKE TO SEE YOU TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORN
(Spoken.) And find a proper mate!
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CHARLES: YOU ARE ASKING A LOT OF ONE WOMAN.
PHILIP: (Spoken.) That is the price of the position! CHARLES: (Spoken, very upset.) Excuse me, I must attend to my guests. (Walks over to MOUNTBATTEN.) QUEEN MUM: (Spoken.) Philip, you are too hard on that boy! PHILIP: (Spoken.) He is not a boy. He’s a man! THE QUEEN: (Spoken.) Philip is right, Mother.
(Sung.) CHARLES NEEDS TO TAKE A STAND!
QUEEN MUM: CHARLES: HE STRUGGLES WITH HIS DESTINY! SOMETIMES ALL I WANT IS TO DISAPPEAR!
PHILIP: (Spoken.) He needs to be OH, HOW I FEAR stronger, more manly, like me!
THE QUEEN: HE NEEDS TO FIND A WIFE I WILL MAKE A MISTAKE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE MONARCHY! MONARCHY!
MOUNTBATTEN: (Spoken.) Follow with your heart, son. Only
PHILIP, THE QUEEN & QUEEN MUM: OF THE MONARCHY! WHERE IS THE WOMAN FOR ME? Copy CHARLES turns around. The GUESTS bow and curtsy and exit.
ACT ONE, SCENE 4 SUMMER BARBECUE, 1980
DIANA and FERGIE are invited to a royal barbecue.Not This scene is a pivotal one in the relationship between CHARLES and DIANA. He is drawn to DIANA because of her empathy towards him sincePerusal LORD MOUNT BATTEN’s death the previous summer. DIANA and FERGIE enter.
DIANA: I’m a little nervous aboutDo seeing Prince Charles again. I haven’t seen him since Lord Mountbatten’s funeral last year. Charles was so close to him. FERGIE: That was such a tragedy for everyone. But let’s not think about that now, Duch. Have you seen Charles’ brother yet? DIANA: (Laughs.) Andrew? You’ve got it bad, don’t you, Fergie? No, I haven’t seen him, but I’m glad you’re here. Everyone else seems a bit older than we are. FERGIE: Yes, they all seem to be around Charles’ age - - except for Andrew.
CHARLES enters and walks over to them.
CHARLES: Hello, Diana. Fergie. Are you enjoying yourself this weekend, ladies? I hope you know some of the guests. DIANA: Oh yes, sir. Everyone has been so nice to us. FERGIE: Well, I’m going to scoot now. (She turns to CHARLES.) Do you know where your brother Andrew is? CHARLES: I believe he is watching the polo game. FERGIE: Thanks. See you later. (She curtsies.)
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Exit FERGIE.
DIANA: We watched a bit of your polo game, sir. You seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. CHARLES: Yes, it was good fun today. Probably because I didn’t take a tumble. My uncle, Lord Mountbatten, used to say I wasn't hard enough on my horses. He was probably right. He was right about so many things. DIANA: I am so sorry about Lord Mountbatten’s death. I know how you must miss him. CHARLES: Thank you, Diana. DIANA: I was there, at his funeral. Your grief was so overwhelming. My heart went out to you. I thought it was wrong for you to be so lonely. CHARLES: He was like a father to me. I don’t think I will ever come to terms with his death. DIANA: That’s how I felt when my grandmother died. Oh, excuse me, sir. I didn’t mean to - - CHARLES: No, please. Tell me more. DIANA: After my parents divorced, my Granny was the only one there for me. But shortly after that, Granny died. My world fell apart again. CHARLES: I’m so sorry, Diana. How old were you when your parents divorced? DIANA: I was only six. I sat on the staircase and watched my mummy leave our home. I sat there for the longest time, but she never came back. CHARLES: I am sorry, Diana. Strangely enough, I think I understand how you felt. My mother didn’t seem to be home much either...duty and all, you know. DIANA: Of course. That must have been extremely difficult for you. CHARLES: Hmm. Once when I was maybe fiveOnly or six, the Queen was gone for what seemed like an eternity. Five months passed by, and she was finally returning home. I went with my nanny to the boat. We stood in the queue, and I counted every second until I could see her again. She was finally in front of me, and I expected this great big hug and...she shook my hand.Copy I held back my tears and shook her hand. DIANA: I am so sorry. CHARLES: I think that is why I miss my uncle so much. He filled a great void in my life.
SONG #5: IN MY LIFE Not (CHARLES & DIANA) Perusal CHARLES: IN MY LIFE, IN MY LIFE I’VE ALWAYS FELT SO LOST... Do
(Spoken.) so alone. My uncle,
(Sung.) HE BECAME THE FATHER I HAD NEVER KNOWN.
(Spoken.) Then he was killed...
(Sung.) I WAS IN SHOCK AND LEFT ALONE AGAIN, ANGRY AT THE WORLD FOR TAKING THIS GREAT MAN.
(Spoken.) I couldn’t make sense of it!
(Sung.) NOW HE’S GONE...
DIANA: ONE MOMENT AND HE’S GONE FOREVER...
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CHARLES: NOW HE’S GONE...
DIANA: HIS LOVE FOR YOU WILL LAST FOREVER...
CHARLES: NOW HE’S GONE...
Instrumental music plays underneath.
DIANA: (Spoken.) It’s okay, sir. CHARLES: (Spoken.) Please, tell me something more about your childhood.
DIANA: (Sung.) IN MY LIFE, IN MY LIFE I’VE ALWAYS FELT SO LOST... (Spoken.) so alone.
(Sung.) WHEN I WAS SIX, MY WORLD COLLAPSED WHEN MUMMY LEFT OUR HOME. BUT MY GRANNY, SHE CAME TO ME AND TURNED MY LIFE AROUND. SHE GAVE TO ME THE LOVE THAT I HAD NEVER FOUND. BUT THEN SHE DIED, AND Only NOW SHE’S GONE...
CHARLES: ONE MOMENT AND SHE’S GONE FOREVER... Copy
DIANA: NOW SHE’S GONE...
CHARLES: HER LOVE FOR YOU WILL LAST FOREVER...Not
DIANA: Perusal NOW SHE’S GONE...
Instrumental music plays underneath.Do
CHARLES: (Spoken.) Amazing. DIANA: (Spoken.) What? CHARLES: You seem so much older than your years. Are you sure you’re only nineteen? DIANA: (Giggling.) Yes, sir. CHARLES: Your granny seemed very nice, Diana. DIANA: So did your uncle, sir.
CHARLES: (Sung.) WE WERE SO BLESSED, THEY CAME TO US AND TURNED OUR LIVES AROUND,
BOTH: GIVING US THE LOVE THAT WE HAD NEVER FOUND. BUT THEN THEY DIED
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CHARLES: DIANA: AND NOW THEY’RE GONE... NOW THEY’RE GONE... ONE MOMENT AND THEY’RE GONE FOREVER... NOW THEY’RE GONE... THEIR LOVE FOR US WILL LAST FOREVER... NOW THEY’RE GONE. NOW THEY’RE GONE.
Enter CAMILLA. She interrupts the nice moment between CHARLES and DIANA.
CAMILLA: Oh, there you are, Charles. I’ve been looking for you.
CHARLES kisses her on the cheek.
CHARLES: (Introducing them.) Camilla Parker-Bowles...Lady Diana Spencer. CAMILLA: Oh yes, we have met. Hello, Diana. It’s nice to see you again. (DIANA acknowledges her.) CHARLES: Camilla was the one who suggested I invite you this weekend. DIANA: Oh. CAMILLA: Charles, have you seen those beautiful new ponies in the stable yet? CHARLES: No, I have not. (She puts her arm under his.) CAMILLA: Would you like to see the horses with us, Diana? You do like horses, don’t you? DIANA: Well, not really. When I was little, I fellOnly and... CAMILLA: (Interrupting.) What about hunting? Do you like to hunt? DIANA: Well, to be honest, no, I... CAMILLA: (Interrupting again.) Charles loves to hunt. Are you sure you won’t join us? Copy DIANA: No, thank you. Please, you go ahead. I really must be going. CHARLES: Diana, before you go, I’ve a thought. Would you like to join me and some friends for a weekend on the Britannia? DIANA: On the royal yacht? I would be delighted. Thank you, sir. (She curtsies.)
Exit CHARLES and CAMILLA. DIANA twirlsNot with excitement. The scene flows straight into the next scene. Perusal ACT ONE, SCENE 5 DIANA’S FLAT & CHARLES’ DRESSING ROOM Do DIANA happily twirls home to her flat, anxious to tell her FLATMATES (CAROLYN, ANNE & VIRGINIA.) about her “date.” CHARLES, who is in his dressing room, is cautiously yet optimistically telling his attendant, MICHAEL, about DIANA. CHARLES and DIANA are on opposite sides of the stage.
DIANA: Oh, he has such beautiful blue eyes!
SONG #6: HE’S SUCH A MAN (DIANA, CHARLES, CAROLYN, ANNE, VIRGINIA & MICHAEL)
DIANA: HE’S SUCH A MAN! HE’S SO DIFF’RENT FROM ALL OF THOSE BOYS I’VE SEEN AROUND.
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HE’S SUCH A MAN! HE’S MORE CHARMING AND WORLDLY THAN ANYONE IN THIS TOWN.
AND HE TREATS ME WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. AND HE’S ALWAYS A REAL GENTLEMAN. HE BOWED AND TOOK MY HAND. OH, HE’S THE MANLIEST MAN THAT THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN. HE’S SUCH A MAN!
DIANA: (Spoken.) I’m going to go and freshen up.
DIANA exits to change clothes. MICHAEL is helping CHARLES get into his jacket, brushing it off, etc.
CHARLES: (Spoken.) She’s quite a girl!
(Sung.) SHE’S SO DIFF’RENT FROM ALL OF THOSE GIRLS I’VE KNOWN BEFORE.
(Spoken.) She’s quite a girl! So young, yet so insightful!
(Sung.) WAY BEYOND HER YEARS. AND SHE LISTENS TO ME WHEN I SPEAK TO HER. Only MICHAEL: (Spoken.) Speak to her! CHARLES: (Spoken.) She’s charming and jolly and fun! MICHAEL: (Spoken.) And fun! Copy CHARLES: (Sung.) ATTRACTIVE AND SWEET! NO BOYFRIENDS TO SPEAK!
(Spoken.) Yes!
(Sung.) SHE MIGHT BE THE PERFECT MATE!Not
(Spoken.) A lovely girl! Perusal
Instrumental music underneath. The FLATMATES yell to DIANA, who is offstage. Do ANNE: Where are you off to now, Duch? DIANA: The royal yacht! CAROLYN: But you hardly know the chap! VIRGINIA: Does he come from a good family?
Laughter from all. CAROLYN: (Sung.) HE’S SUCH A MAN!
MICHAEL: (Spoken.) She’s quite a girl!
VIRGINIA: HE’S SO DIFF’RENT FROM ALL OF THOSE BOYS SHE’S SEEN AROUND.
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CAROLYN: HE’S SUCH A MAN!
MICHAEL: (Spoken.) She’s quite a girl!
ANNE: HE’S MORE CHARMING AND WORLDLY THAN ANYONE IN THIS TOWN.
CHARLES: AND SHE LISTENS TO ME WHEN I SPEAK TO HER.
MICHAEL: (Spoken.) Speak to her! CHARLES: (Spoken.) She’s charming and jolly and fun! MICHAEL: (Spoken.) And fun!
Enter DIANA in a different outfit.
DIANA: CHARLES: HE BOWED AND TOOK MY HAND. ATTRACTIVE AND SWEET, HE’S THE MANLIEST MAN NO BOYFRIENDS TO SPEAK. THAT THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN! YES, SHE MIGHT BE THE PERFECT MATE!
WOMEN: HE’S SUCH A MAN! Only CHARLES: (Spoken.) She’s quite a girl! MICHAEL: (Spoken.) A lovely girl!
HE’S SUCH A MAN! CHARLES:Copy (Spoken.) She’s quite a girl! MICHAEL: A lovely girl!
MEN: HE’S SUCH A MAN! SHE’S QUITE A GIRL!
Diana walks right into next scene. Not
PerusalACT ONE, SCENE 6 THE ROYAL YACHT
The royal yacht, Britannia. CHARLESDo walks up to her.
CHARLES: Hello. DIANA: Hello, sir. CHARLES: How was your swim? DIANA: Wonderful. And how was your clay pigeon shooting? CHARLES: Brilliant! A welcome distraction from my responsibilities. DIANA: You do work extremely hard, sir. But I suppose it's better than having a routine job in some dull firm. CHARLES: The royal family is the “firm,” Diana, and the monarchy is a job. A very demanding job. DIANA: (In awe of him.) You will make a wonderful king. CHARLES: Do you think so? You are a woman of impeccable taste! DIANA: And you are funny. CHARLES: Am I? Well, yes. Perhaps I am. (His interest grows in DIANA.) Tell me, Diana. How is your teaching job?
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DIANA: I love it because I adore the children! I am also a nanny to a little boy from an American family. We have so much fun together. CHARLES: Yes, I would have liked a nanny like you. DIANA: Thank you. We laugh a lot. CHARLES: Do you now? I suppose I don’t laugh enough. Too much responsibility. But...you make me laugh. DIANA: Do I? CHARLES: Yes. Yes, you do. Um, Diana, do you like to dance? DIANA: Why, I love to dance. CHARLES: Would you...would you like to dance now? DIANA: Now? Here? On the deck? CHARLES: Yes. Right here. Right now. (Hesitantly, he takes her in his arms and they dance, gradually becoming more attracted to each other.)
SONG #7: IN THIS LIFETIME (CHARLES & DIANA)
Instrumental plays, underscoring the following dialogue.
CHARLES: Diana, I hope you will accept my apology. DIANA: For what, sir? CHARLES: For stepping on your feet! DIANA: But you haven’t stepped on my feet. CHARLES: No, not yet. I am apologizing before I do so. (They laugh and continue dancing.) Only CHARLES’ cell phone rings.
DIANA: Would you excuse me? CHARLES: Yes, Diana, of course. (Exit DIANA. AnswersCopy his phone.) Hello. Oh hello, Camilla. Yes, it’s going very well. (Pause.) What do you think I should do? (Pause.) Yes, I trust your judgment. Thank you. I have to go now. Goodbye. (Hangs up his phone. Straightens his outfit.)
Enter DIANA with a jacket on. Not CHARLES: Did I tell you that you look lovely tonight? DIANA: Thank you, sir. Perusal
CHARLES: IN THIS LIFETIME, I’VE BEEN MANYDo PLACES, I’VE SEEN MANY FACES THAT DRIFT ON BY. IN THIS LIFETIME, I’VE HEARD MANY VOICES, I’VE MADE MANY CHOICES THAT SHAPE MY LIFE.
AND WHEN I SAW YOU STANDING THERE, I KNEW THAT I HAD FOUND MY WAY. PLEASE, WON’T YOU TAKE MY HAND AND HELP ME UNDERSTAND?
He is nervous. Instrumental music continues underneath.
CHARLES: Diana, I...I have grown very fond of you over these past months, and I have something rather important to ask you. Now, you may wish to think this over, but I...I wonder if...would you marry me? DIANA: Oh, sir...yes! Yes, please! CHARLES: Now, you do understand this means that one day you will become queen?
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DIANA: Yes, sir. Oh, I love you so much. I do, I love you...so much. (She leans her face in to be kissed.) CHARLES: Splendid! (He kisses her hands.) I must phone the Queen. She will be delighted!
Exit CHARLES. DIANA symbolically finishes the song alone.
DIANA: AND WHEN I SAW YOU STANDING THERE, I KNEW THAT I HAD FOUND MY WAY. PLEASE, WON’T YOU TAKE MY HAND AND SEE ME THROUGH, I KNOW THERE’S NOTHING IN THE WORLD THAT WE CAN’T DO. TOGETHER WE’LL BE STRONG AND LIVE OUR LIVES AS ONE...
The music continues. DIANA walks happily around in a daze, leaving the yacht, but remaining on stage.
ACT ONE, SCENE 7 DIANA’S FLAT
DIANA walks into her flat. Her FLATMATES are in their pajamas, waiting up for her, resting on pillows. She begins to tease them.
DIANA: He loves me. I can’t believe it! He loves me! Well, nighty-night. CAROLYN: Not so fast, Duch! Only
They all run over to her with excitement.
FLATMATES: Do tell! Do tell! Did he ask you? Copy DIANA: Ask me what? Oh, yes. Yes, he asked me! I can’t believe it!
They scream. The next lines are spoken quickly, one after another.
ANNE: Oh, Duch, was it romantic when he popped the question? CAROLYN: And how was your first kiss withNot him? (DIANA gives her a funny look.) VIRGINIA: Were his arms wrapped around you, (Wrapping her arms around herself.) like this? Perusal DIANA: Well, yes, it was romantic...we were dancing. Except, after he asked me, he left to phone the Queen. I thought that was a bit odd. But that doesn’t matter. (She tries to be positive.) WhatDo matters is that I’m going to marry Charles, and he finally loves me. CAROLYN: Duch, you are sure he’s the one, aren’t you?
DIANA is in a daze and doesn’t hear the question.
ANNE: Carolyn! CAROLYN: I am just looking out for her.
SONG #8: NOW THAT HE’S IN LOVE WITH ME (DIANA, ANNE, CAROLYN, VIRGINIA)
DIANA: NOW THAT HE’S IN LOVE WITH ME I CAN SEE THE RAINBOWS IN THE SKY. I CAN FEEL THE CLOUDS PASSING BY BECAUSE HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH ME!
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NOW THAT HE’S IN LOVE WITH ME, I WON’T FEEL SO LOST AND SO ALONE. AND I’LL TURN HIS HOUSE INTO OUR HOME, BECAUSE HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH ME!
HE’LL BE SUCH A SMASHING AND UTTERLY DASHING KING OF ALL THE LAND.
FLATMATES: AND YOU’LL BE HIS BEAUTIFUL, DUTIFUL PARTNER, HOLDING HIS ROYAL HAND.
DIANA: HE’LL BE INSPIRING, ADMIRING, UNTIRING AS HE TRAVELS ALL THE LAND.
FLATMATES: AND WILL YOU ALWAYS BE BESIDE HIM?
DIANA: (Spoken.) Yes! His biggest fan!
The FLATMATES have fun with the next few lines of the song.
CAROLYN: (Spoken.) He’ll be like...King Arthur! Only DIANA: (Sung.) AND I’LL BE HIS GUINEVERE!
ANNE: (Spoken.) He’ll be like Marc Anthony. Copy DIANA: And I’ll be Cleopatra, dear! VIRGINIA: Wherefore art thou, Romeo? CAROLYN: Hey, what sayest thou, Juliet? DIANA: He’ll be my Rocky Balboa! FLATMATES: (Shouted.) Yo, Adrienne! Not Instrumental music underneath. Perusal CAROLYN: Duch, why do you have to leave so soon? DIANA: The Queen has requested that I move into Clarence House to prepare to become a princess. Do CAROLYN: You’re going into training? ANNE: Can we take the course? VIRGINIA: Oh Princess Duch! (Calling to her - - they all laugh.)
DIANA goes offstage to get dressed. The FLATMATES retrieve two items they have hidden for this moment - - a cardboard “Burger King” crown and a wooden spoon “scepter.”
CAROLYN: (Sung.) NOW THAT HE’S IN LOVE WITH HER I HOPE THAT SHE’S NOT MAKING A MISTAKE.
ANNE and VIRGINIA respond negatively to her.
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ANNE: (Spoken.) We’re delirious
(Sung.) FOR HER AND HER MATE BECAUSE HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH HER!
FLATMATES: NOW THAT HE’S IN LOVE WITH HER WE HOPE THAT THEY WILL BE THE PERFECT TEAM.
VIRGINIA: HE’S ALWAYS BEEN THE MAN OF HER DREAMS
FLATMATES: AND HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH HER!
DIANA enters holding a suitcase and her frog. She is wearing a coat with an outfit underneath. They put the crown on her head and hand her the wooden spoon and she pretends to be the queen.
DIANA: HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH ME!
ALL: (Spoken.) Yes!
ALL: (Sung.) HE’S SO IN LOVE WITH ME/HER! Only The FLATMATES take off Diana’s pretend crown, give her a hat and exit, giggling, with their pillows. DIANA is alone and walks for a moment and is now at Clarence House, her new home. No one is there to greet her. She looks around the barren, cold room. Copy DIANA: Hello, hello. Is anybody here? Well, it's reassuring to know I am not alone. (She hugs her frog.)
Enter PAUL. PAUL: Oh, beggin’ your pardon, ma’am. DIANA: Hello. I’m Diana. (She shakes hisNot hand.) I was wondering, do you know if there is anyone here to greet me? PAUL: No. Sorry, ma’am.Perusal Just me - - Chief Inspector Paul. Is there anything I can do for you? DIANA: No, thank you. PAUL: If you don’t mind me sayingDo so, ma’am, try to enjoy this night. It will be your last night of freedom ever, so make the most of it. Good evening.
Exit PAUL. DIANA is shocked at his words. Scene ends. Flows quickly into next scene.
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ACT ONE, SCENE 8 BUCKINGHAM PALACE
In a large room at the palace, DIANA is surrounded by her sister, SARAH, two MAGAZINE EDITORS, VICTOR - - her dress designer, and a PHOTOGRAPHER. This ensemble wants to give her a complete makeover. This scene shows the chaos that has come to DIANA’s life, as these people and others are trying to transform her.
SARAH: So, what do you think of my little sister?
The following lines are spoken very quickly.
BEAUTY EDITOR: (Running her fingers through DIANA’s hair.) I think we should lighten her hair...cut it. It could use new styling! FASHION EDITOR: Lady Diana, would you be kind enough to stand on this little platform? Right this way, my dear. (She grabs her abruptly and makes her step up onto the platform.) BEAUTY EDITOR: I think we should darken her eyebrows and eyelashes! FASHION EDITOR: We need to work on that posture, my dear! SARAH: And perhaps you can show her how to wave!
The FASHION EDITOR proceeds to show her how to wave. DIANA does it wrong. Enter VICTOR.
BEAUTY EDITOR: Lady Diana, this is Victor, one of your dress designers. VICTOR: (Pulling out a huge tape measure.) Only You will be a joy to dress, Lady Diana. Do you have any favorite... (He looks up and down at her outfit in disgust.) ...colors? PHOTOGRAPHER: Lady Diana, Vogue wants to do a cover and fashion spread on you. We need to shoot hundreds of pictures, so if youCopy could just forget that we are here!
Music starts underneath the commotion while all present are busy executing their skills on DIANA. During the song, they change her outfit, slipping a new skirt over her slip, etc. At the end of the song, DIANA is fully dressed in a new outfit. Not SONG #9: THE WHOLE WORLD’S SPINNING AROUND ME (DIANA, VICTOR, EDITORS,Perusal SARAH, & PHOTOGRAPHER)
DIANA: THE WHOLE WORLD’S SPINNINGDo AROUND ME. WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? THE WHOLE WORLD’S SPINNING AROUND ME.
ENSEMBLE: PLEASE SOMEONE GIVE HER A CLUE!
DIANA: OH, WHAT AM I GOING TO WHAT AM I GOING TO WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?
MY WHOLE LIFE IS A WHIRLWIND!
(Spoken.) I go from one appointment to the next!
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(Sung.) THERE’S NO TIME TO BE DIANA! CHARLES, GET ME OUT OF THIS MESS!
DIANA: ENSEMBLE: OH, WHAT AM I GOING TO WHAT WHAT AM I GOING TO IS SHE WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? GOING TO DO?
The instrumental continues underneath as they order her, command her, tell her how to act, etc. The following lines are spoken quickly as they try to transform her.
BEAUTY EDITOR: Lady Diana, don’t slouch! Be proud of your height! It will put you in command. FASHION EDITOR: Lady Diana, why do you look down? Look up, please. PHOTOGRAPHER: Lady Diana, smile for the camera! You'd better become accustomed to this. The camera loves you! BEAUTY EDITOR: You could lose a little weight! FASHION EDITOR: Wave like this! Not like that! Like this! VICTOR: You have six more fittings today, five tomorrow! PHOTOGRAPHER: Don’t be shy. Smile, Lady Diana! VICTOR: Lady Diana! BEAUTY EDITOR: We want you to look perfect! VICTOR: Lady Diana!
The following lines are spoken at different times, each overlapping each other. Only ALL: Wave like this! Not like that, like this! Smile for the camera! You could lose a little weight! You could lose a little weight! You could lose a little weight!
DIANA: Copy THE WHOLE WORLD’S SPINNING AROUND ME!
ENSEMBLE: IT’S SPINNING AROUND!
DIANA: Not THERE’S TOO MUCH, TOO MUCH TO DO! Perusal ENSEMBLE: IT’S SPINNING AROUND! Do DIANA: THE WHOLE WORLD’S SPINNING AROUND ME! PLEASE CHARLES, TELL ME WHAT SHOULD I DO?
DIANA: ENSEMBLE: OH, WHAT AM I GOING TO WHAT IS SHE GOING TO WHAT AM I GOING TO WHAT IS SHE GOING TO WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? WHAT IS SHE GOING TO DO?
At the end of the song, DIANA is dressed in a new outfit. Everyone exits, still shouting at DIANA to walk a certain way, wave like this, do this, etc. Go right into next scene.
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ACT ONE, SCENE 9 BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Another room or a hallway in Buckingham Palace. MICHAEL, CHARLES’ personal secretary, is on his cellular phone, speaking to PRINCE CHARLES. He is holding a long, slim, jewelry box.
MICHAEL: Good morning, sir... I have it right here. ...Yes, it is beautiful... I’m sure she will love it! I’ll have it ready for you. Good-bye, sir.
Enter DIANA.
DIANA: Good morning, Michael. Where is Prince Charles? MICHAEL: Uh...I am not sure, ma’am. DIANA: Will he be back before lunch? MICHAEL: No, I don’t think so. He will be lunching out. DIANA: Oh? With whom? MICHAEL: (Not wanting to answer.) With ah, the...Parker-Bowles. Now, if you will excuse me... DIANA: How can that be? Andrew Parker-Bowles is not due back in London until tomorrow. MICHAEL: My mistake, m'lady. His Royal Highness will be lunching with Mrs. Parker- Bowles. DIANA: With Camilla? Oh, yes. Just good old friends getting together. MICHAEL: (Relieved, he starts to exit quickly.) Yes, m’lady. That’s it. Good day. DIANA: Michael. What’s that? A present fromOnly Charles? MICHAEL: This? Oh, I was just taking it - - DIANA: (Interrupting, she grabs the box.) I won’t tell him that I opened it! I wouldn’t want to spoil the surprise! (She giggles, opens the box and takes out a bracelet.) Oh, it’s so pretty and it’s engraved. It says - - (SheCopy slowly realizes it’s not for her.) ...Why, this isn’t for me. This is for Camilla! He must be giving her this bracelet today, at lunch. Is that what he is doing, Michael? MICHAEL: (Walking over and taking the box from her.) He just...asked me (He slams the box shut.) to have it ready for him. (DIANA is very upset.)
MICHAEL exits quickly. Ominously, DIANANot paces as her sisters, JANE and SARAH, come running in. Perusal JANE: What is it, sis? Why do you have to see both of us? Right now? DIANA: Because - - I can't marry him! SARAH: What do you mean? Do DIANA: Charles doesn’t love me! He never has. He loves Camilla! He is taking her to lunch today and giving her a bracelet!
SONG #10: SUSPICION (DIANA, JANE & SARAH)
JANE: SUSPICION!
DIANA: YES, SUSPICION!
JANE: SUSPICION!
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SARAH: YES, SUSPICION!
DIANA: CAMILLA SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON BEFORE IT’S EVEN GOING ON.
JANE: SUSPICION
DIANA: YES, SUSPICION
JANE: SUSPICION
SARAH: YES, SUSPICION!
DIANA: CAMILLA SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT HE WILL DO BEFORE HE KNOWS WHAT HE WILL DO.
JANE: WHAT’S YOUR PREDICTION? Only SARAH: PREDICTION.
DIANA: (Spoken.) This is science fiction! Copy
SARAH: SCIENCE FICTION!
DIANA: (Spoken.) Look, Not (Sung.) I COULD DO ANYTHING IF I KNEW THAT HE WEREPerusal MINE!
JANE: (Spoken.) Duch, you’ve always known they were friends! DIANA: (Spoken.) Yes, but whereDo does their friendship end?
SARAH/JANE: IT’S TOO LATE TO BACK OUT NOW.
DIANA: (Spoken.) Too late! SARAH: (Spoken.) Duch, your picture is on the tea towels! JANE: (Spoken.) Too late! DIANA: (Spoken.) You know what I’d like to do?
(Sung.) I’D LIKE TO KICK MISS CAMILLA IN HER UN-ROYAL, UNFAITHFUL, ARSE!
I’VE GOT A PREMONITION!
SARAH: PREMONITION!
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DIANA: A PREMONITION!
JANE: PREMONITION!
DIANA: IN TWO DAYS I WON’T BE “ME” ANYMORE JUST HIS “ROYAL INCUBATOR!” (Looks down at her stomach.)
JANE: DUCH, YOU’VE GOT TO LISTEN!
DIANA: I WON’T LISTEN!
SARAH: YOU’VE GOT TO LISTEN!
DIANA: I WON’T LISTEN!
JANE: IN TWO DAYS, AFTER YOU SAY “I DO”... DIANA: (Spoken.) I won’t! Only SARAH: (Spoken.) He will! JANE: (Spoken.) She would! SARAH: (Spoken.) Me too! Copy DIANA: COMPETITION!
JANE: COMPETITION! Not DIANA: COMPETITION! Perusal
SARAH: COMPETITION! Do
The music continues underneath.
JANE: What you have to remember is that he’s marrying you, not her! DIANA: Yes, but for what reason? Would ending this be treason? I’d like to kick his royal arse! JANE: Diana! The future queen doesn’t say such things! DIANA: Well, this one does! JANE: (Pulling SARAH over to one side.) Sarah, you know Diana’s intuition. It’s usually right on the mark! SARAH: I know. But what are we going to do? Everything is set to go for their wedding! JANE: (To DIANA.) Little sis, we respect your intuition, but you must know that you’re too late! You’ve made your bed and now you have to sleep in it! DIANA: Yes, but I hope there’s just two of us...sleeping in the bed!
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Enter two maids. They bring the wedding dress to JANE and SARAH and exit. During the following lines, JANE and SARAH dress DIANA. (Or DIANA can step onto the revolving platform and the maids can dress her while the audience does not see.)
JANE: INTUITION!
SARAH: HER INTUITION!
JANE: INTUITION!
SARAH: HER INTUITION!
DIANA: ON OUR HONEYMOON SHE’LL PROB’LY TAG ALONG!
JANE: (Spoken.) Duch, you’ve already made your choice! SARAH: (Spoken.) The world’s already heard your voice! JANE: (Spoken.) Now be happy and go and be a bride! DIANA: (Spoken.) I won’t! JANE/SARAH: (Spoken.) You must! A bride!Only DIANA: (Spoken.) I won’t! JANE/SARAH: (Spoken.) You must! A bride!
(Sung.) THERE IS NO TIME FOR HER SUSPICION! Copy
DIANA is dressed in her wedding dress. The intro for the next song starts immediately.
ACT ONE, SCENE 10 ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Not CHARLES and DIANA’S wedding day, 29th July 1981. Opens to a chorus of WEDDING GUESTS. AsPerusal the guests sing, enter CHARLES, the QUEEN MUM, the QUEEN and PRINCE PHILIP. CHARLES takes his place front and center. This song is sung with great pride and reverence. Do SONG #11: ONE OF ENGLAND’S MOMENTS (WEDDING GUESTS & ROYALS)
GUESTS: THIS IS ONE OF ENGLAND’S MOMENTS. THIS IS ONE OF ENGLAND’S DAYS. THIS IS ONE OF HER GREAT MOMENTS TO BE CHERISHED IN ALL WAYS.
GROUP: THIS IS ONE OF HER MOMENTS WE WILL REMEMBER ALL THE YEARS...
ANNE: I CAN’T BELIEVE SHE’LL BE QUEEN!
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CAROLYN: I HOPE SHE’S DOING THE RIGHT THING!
ONE GUEST: SHE’S FINALLY LIVING HER DREAM!
DIANA and her father, the EARL SPENCER walk from the back of the theatre towards the stage. Optional: young flower girl following DIANA.
GUESTS: AS WE WATCH HER LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL, AS WE WATCH HIM STAND AND PRAY, WE CAN ONLY HOPE THAT LIFE IS KIND AS WE BLESS THEM ON THIS DAY.
ALL: (Includes DIANA and CHARLES.) AND WE THINK OF LOVED ONES GONE WHO ARE NOT HERE TO SHARE OUR JOY. THEIR MEMORY STAYS INSIDE, WE FEEL THEIR PRIDE, AND HOLD OUR HEADS UP HIGH!
GUESTS: WE’VE LIVED TO SEE THE FUTURE OF THE MONARCHY, AND WE THANK OUR LUCKY STARS Only FOR THIS MOMENT OF OURS!
AND WE KNOW THROUGH ALL OF TIME, THROUGH ALL THE MYST’RIES OF MANKIND, Copy WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT OF OURS!
(CHARLES lifts the veil from DIANA’s face and kisses her.)
WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT... WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT OF OURS! Not
CHARLES and DIANA Perusaljoin in singing this last line. Everyone freezes as FERGIE speaks with DIANA’s sisters.
FERGIE: Well, she did it! Do SARAH: The people love her. She is their new princess! JANE: I hope it’s not too much for her to handle! SARAH: Well, the press needs to leave her alone! Especially those bloody tabloids!
CHARLES and DIANA and guests move their positions slightly, although still frozen as the next lines are spoken.
FERGIE: I was afraid she wouldn’t make it today. SARAH: Why do you say that? FERGIE: Because yesterday she said, “In less than 24 hours, I shall no longer be me.”
DIANA and CHARLES turn slowly and exit. The ROYALS follow. Guests unfreeze and sing the end of the song again.
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GUESTS: WE’VE LIVED TO SEE THE FUTURE OF THE MONARCHY, AND WE THANK OUR LUCKY STARS FOR THIS MOMENT OF OURS!
AND WE KNOW THROUGH ALL OF TIME, THROUGH ALL THE MYST’RIES OF MANKIND, WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT OF OURS! WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT... WE’LL HAVE THIS MOMENT, OF OURS!
All of the guests exit, except for three of them who become the “THEY SAY - TABLOID” PEOPLE. They pull the tabloid newspapers from their pockets or under their hats and start reading them. The front-page photos and captions of DIANA and CHARLES are apparent to the audience. The “They Say” lines are spoken like a poem that rhymes, as they read the newspaper. When they sing, “They Say, They Say,” the newspapers are brought down and they look at the audience. NOTE: This is the first of three “They Says” throughout this musical. These were developed because the royal lives were played out so much in the tabloids. There is a lot of room for creativity and fun with these short “songs.” There is music that goes underneath these, even though most of the lines are spoken.
SONG #12: THEY SAY #1 (“THEY SAY - TABLOID” PEOPLE) Only “THEY SAY - TABLOID” PEOPLE: (Spoken.) A fairy tale wedding! A fairy tale life!
(Sung.) THEY SAY! THEY SAY! Copy (Spoken.) Prince Charles finally has a beautiful wife!
(Sung.) THEY SAY! THEY SAY!
(Spoken.) Next stop - - honeymoon aboard the royal yacht! Not (Sung.) THEY SAY! THEY SAY! Perusal (Spoken.) Just Charles and Diana - - ooh la la!
(Sung.) THEY SAY! THEY SAY! THEYDo SAY! THEY SAY! THEY SAY! THEY SAY!
They exit with the newspapers under their arms, while reciting the final “They Says”. Vamping of the drums as they exit.
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ACT ONE, SCENE 11 THE ROYAL YACHT
DIANA & CHARLES are on their honeymoon. DIANA gives CHARLES a kiss on the cheek and then she sings. CHARLES sits on a stool with his book and speaks his lines. Though somewhat comical, this song foreshadows the future, revealing as it does, their different interests. DIANA acts a little confused with CHARLES’ spoken responses to her. CHARLES is wearing a kilt.
SONG #13: HE’S SUCH A MAN REPRISE (DIANA & CHARLES)
DIANA: HE’S SUCH A MAN! HE’S SO DIFF’RENT FROM ALL OF THOSE BOYS I’VE SEEN AROUND!
CHARLES: Look, darling, I brought my favorite book by Sir Laurens van der Post to read with you!
DIANA: HE’S SUCH A MAN! HE’S MORE CHARMING AND WORLDLY THAN ANYONE IN THIS TOWN.
CHARLES: Diana, I brought my fishing tackle. Do you like to fish? Only DIANA: AND HE TREATS ME WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY
CHARLES: I invited all of the Navy officers to dine withCopy us tonight. I hope you don’t mind.
DIANA: AND HE’S ALWAYS A REAL GENTLEMAN.
CHARLES: Darling, now that we’re married,Not you don’t have to call me “sir” anymore!
DIANA: Perusal HE’LL BOW AND TAKE MY HAND.
She gives him her hand. Do
CHARLES: Do you like my new kilts?
DIANA: HE’S THE MANLIEST MAN
CHARLES kisses her hand.
CHARLES: Want to see my muscle?
DIANA: THAT THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN! HE’S SUCH A MAN! HE’S SUCH A MAN!
The music continues.
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CHARLES: Well, darling, we should be landing on the shores of England in just two short hours. (He pulls out his book of plans.) That should put us home just in time for my meeting with the London Architectural Board followed by our dinner party with the Wellingtons. DIANA: Oh, Charles, there will be so many meetings and so many dinner parties. I thought on our honeymoon we’d be able to spend more time alone together and... CHARLES: We must return as scheduled, (Pronounced sheduled.) Diana. And more importantly, I want the people of England to get to know my new bride. DIANA: Yes, and I appreciate that, but I want to get to know my new husband and... CHARLES: (Interrupting.) There will be plenty of time for that, darling. We have obligations we must fulfill now. I have spoken to the Queen and we must return as scheduled. DIANA: Yes, sir. CHARLES: Diana, you don’t have to call me “sir,” anymore. DIANA: Yes, sir. (CHARLES drops a photo of CAMILLA on the ground. DIANA picks it up.) Oh, is that a photograph of me...in a two-piece bikini? (DIANA reacts.) You brought a picture of Camilla on our honeymoon? CHARLES: Diana, it doesn’t mean anything to me. You’re my future. You’re my Queen. DIANA: I am your wife! You told me you were over her. CHARLES: I am. DIANA: Then why do you have a photo of her? CHARLES: She is a friend and that is all. I don’t want to speak of it anymore.
CHARLES storms off. DIANA quickly sings theOnly following reprise:
SONG #14: SUSPICION REPRISE (DIANA, JANE, SARAH) Copy Her sisters sing from offstage.
DIANA: SUSPICION!
SARAH: Not YES, SUSPICION! Perusal DIANA: SUSPICION! Do SARAH: YES, SUSPICION!
DIANA: (Spoken.) Look,
(Sung.) I COULD DO ANYTHING IF I KNEW THAT HE WERE MINE!
JANE: (Spoken.) Duch, you’ve always known they were friends! DIANA: (Spoken.) Yes, but where does their friendship end?
SARAH/JANE: IT’S TOO LATE TO BACK OUT NOW.
DIANA: (Spoken.) Too late! SARAH: (Spoken.) Duch, you just went on your honeymoon!
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JANE: (Spoken.) Too late! DIANA: (Spoken.) You know what I’d still like to do?
(Sung.) I’D LIKE TO KICK MISS CAMILLA IN HER UN-ROYAL, UNFAITHFUL, ARSE!
JANE: Diana! The future queen doesn’t say such things!
DIANA: WELL, THIS ONE DOES!
DIANA storms off.
ACT ONE, SCENE 12 QUEEN’S SITTING ROOM
THE QUEEN, THE QUEEN MUM and PRINCE PHILIP are about to have a meeting about PRINCESS DIANA. Enter THE QUEEN and PRINCE PHILIP.
THE QUEEN: I’m worried, Philip. Charles seems very distracted from his duties. And Diana seems so overwhelmed, especially with all of the adulation she is receiving.
The QUEEN MUM enters and sits down.
QUEEN MUM: Well, you asked me to come, so here I am. I sense there is a problem. THE QUEEN: Diana. She is the problem. TheyOnly have been married only three months, and it seems that the honeymoon is over. Her behavior seems to be quite strange. QUEEN MUM: You were so pleased with Diana as a choice. You encouraged it. What happened? THE QUEEN: Well, she is quite different from what I hadCopy expected. She just doesn’t behave like a royal. Frankly, she is not my sort. PHILIP: We don't favor her. QUEEN MUM: And why is that? PHILIP: For starters, she doesn’t enjoy being in the country. QUEEN MUM: (Sarcastically.) Now there's a cardinal sin. THE QUEEN: Charles loves the country. SheNot doesn’t fit in. QUEEN MUM: Well, she certainly has other virtues. (THE QUEEN and PHILIP look at each other.) Oh dear,Perusal this sounds serious. THE QUEEN: I'll tell you how serious. She is only interested in clothes, pop music, dancing, shopping, and talking on the telephone. She also converses with the kitchen staff! Do QUEEN MUM: That serious? THE QUEEN: It gets worse. Do you know what she watches on the television? (Pause.) Soap operas! (Pause.) Well, what do you think? QUEEN MUM: I wonder if she saw “As the World Turns” yesterday. I missed it. THE QUEEN: What did you say, Mother? QUEEN MUM: Is there anything else? PHILIP: She doesn't like horses and she doesn't like dogs. Now, what true, red- blooded Englishwoman doesn't like to hunt? QUEEN MUM: You'd be surprised, Philip. THE QUEEN: Not to mention her enormous appetite! After dinner, Cook tells us she goes down to the kitchen looking for ice cream and pastries, yet she grows thinner by the day. I tell you, there is something wrong with that girl! QUEEN MUM: Well, now that we have exposed all of those flaws in the princess' character, what is the real reason for all of this anger? PHILIP: We have just told you. QUEEN MUM: The real reason.
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THE QUEEN: (Picks up a few magazines.) Look at these! Every one of them has a picture of Diana on the cover! Since they have been married, every wretched program on the radio and television discusses nothing else but “Lady Di.” “Lady Di,” they call her! How disgustingly familiar. (Hands a magazine to the QUEEN MUM.) PHILIP: We have never had this kind of press. It is suddenly as though no one else in the royal family exists! QUEEN MUM: So that's it. THE QUEEN: What? QUEEN MUM: Jealousy. THE QUEEN: What? Nonsense. QUEEN MUM: Yes, jealousy. Unfortunately, none of us has ever endeared ourselves as effectively to the people, it seems. THE QUEEN: And she has? QUEEN MUM: Obviously. She's young, she’s pretty, she’s a fairy-tale princess. She appears so...vulnerable. That makes her seem like one of them. Oh, it will all fizzle out in time, but what about their honeymoon being over? That concerns me. THE QUEEN: Apparently there are shouting matches, slamming doors, and her incessant crying! (Hands her back the magazine.) QUEEN MUM: (Reassuringly.) Let me have a quiet word with Charles. I’ll see if I can get to the bottom of it.
The QUEEN MUM exits. After she has gone, THE QUEEN shows the magazine to PHILIP and angrily throws it onto the floor.
ACT ONE, SCENEOnly 13 CHARLES’ DRESSING ROOM
CHARLES is fully dressed for a dinner party. He is speaking to CAMILLA on his cell phone. Copy
CHARLES: Camilla, things have gone from bad to worse. Diana’s behavior is absolutely bewildering. One moment she’s fine, and the next moment she’s shouting about how lonely she is and how she has no control over anything in her life. (DIANA enters, dressed in a robe, but he does not see her.) ...Yes, it is all very distressing... You are the only person I Notcan talk to... Whatever happens, Camilla, you know I will always love you. (He turns around and sees DIANA.) Diana...I... DIANA: You have neverPerusal loved me! It’s always been Camilla, hasn’t it? ...Answer me, Charles! CHARLES: I cannot talk to you when you are like this! DIANA: You cannot talk to me at all!Do Charles, I am your wife. Why are you so cold to me? What have I done to you? CHARLES: I would appreciate a civilized tone... DIANA: Civilized? Breaking your marriage vows, is that civilized? Lying, cheating...is that civilized? Or are there special rules for the Prince of Wales? CHARLES: I’m leaving! (Starts to walk out.) DIANA: Charles, I’m having your baby! CHARLES: (Excitedly.) What did you say? DIANA: I’m having your baby. You have fulfilled your duty. CHARLES: (Now irritated, he is cold to her again.) Well then, I shall inform the Queen. She will be very pleased. DIANA: Yes, I am sure she will be pleased. (She mocks him.) Firstborn son fulfils his duty to God and his country. CHARLES: Don’t make fun of the monarchy, Diana! DIANA: Go ahead! Do what you always do! Run away from our problems! Charles, why won’t you talk to me? What have I done wrong? (CHARLES starts to leave again.) If you leave me, I’ll do something desperate. I swear I will!
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CHARLES: All you ever do is cry wolf, Diana. Our guests are waiting.
SONG #15: CHARLES, I NEED HELP PLEASE (DIANA & CHARLES)
DIANA: CHARLES, I NEED HELP PLEASE I CAN’T DO THIS ALL ALONE. CHARLES, I NEED HELP PLEASE I DON’T FEEL THIS IS MY HOME.
CHARLES, WON’T YOU HELP ME? I THOUGHT WE WERE A TEAM. WHY CAN’T YOU LOOK AT ME, ANYMORE?
CHARLES: Diana, correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think you need help at all. Look at the crowds...they absolutely adore you! Aren’t you satisfied with the public’s affection for you? You smile, you wave and wear a pretty dress, and they love you. I should think that would make you extremely happy. What else? What else could you possibly want?
DIANA: CHARLES, I DON’T WANT THE CROWDS, ALL I WANT IS YOU.
(Spoken.) Darling, I’m new, that’s all. Only
(Sung.) I JUST CARE ABOUT YOU. CHARLES, PLEASE DON’T DISMISS ME I’M DROWNING IN MY TEARS. Copy
(Spoken.) Charles, I’m begging you,
(Sung.) I CAN’T LIVE WITH ALL THESE FEARS. CHARLES, YOU ARE MY HUSBAND AND I NEED YOU DESPERATELY. Not PLEASE, WON’T YOU HELP ME? Perusal CHARLES: (Spoken.) Please stop your whining and crying. Do DIANA: PLEASE, WON’T YOU CARE FOR ME?
CHARLES: (Spoken.) I cannot tolerate your incessant depressions!
DIANA: CHARLES, WHY WON’T YOU LOOK AT ME...
CHARLES: (Spoken.) Goodbye Diana, I cannot be late!
DIANA: ANY MORE.
CHARLES exits. DIANA cries and exits.
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