Chinese ad honors Diana by undressing her

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Britain's Daily Mail got its knickers in a twist about this underwear ad from China featuring a bra-and-panty-clad Princess Diana look-alike. She's playing a cello, naturally. Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of Diana's death, and some Brits abroad apparently took umbrage with the ad's oddly timed appearance at China's Shenzen Airport. Honestly, who in the Royal Family are they supposed to use to illustrate the tagline, "Feel the romance of British royalty"? Charles and Camilla?

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