Princess Diana’s eating disorder described in new children’s book

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The latest instalment in the Little People, Big Dreams book series will be released on 7 September and will “introduce young readers to the world’s most-loved princess”. A digital copy of the book shared withThe Independent features a description of the eating disorder that Diana, Princess of Wales, suffered from, stating: “Even though her life seemed to be taken from the pages of a fairy tale, she soon realised that the prince’s heart belonged to someone else… Over time that sadness grew into an eating disorder called bulimia.” “Whenever she felt alone, she sought relief by eating all the cakes she could find in the royal kitchens,” it continued. You fill your stomach up four or five times a day – some do it more – and it gives you a feeling of comfort.” open image in gallery Pages from ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS: Princess Diana’ Diana’s eating disorder has since been widely depicted in accounts of her life. open image in gallery Pages from ‘Little People, BIG DREAMS: Princess Diana’ Its website states: “People with bulimia are caught in a cycle of eating large quantities of food, and then trying to compensate for that overeating by vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, fasting, or exercising excessively.” “Treatment at the earliest possible opportunity gives the best chance for a fast and sustained recovery from bulimia.” Beat’s advice continues: “Episodes of binge eating are often very distressing, and people may feel trapped in the cycle of bingeing and purging.