ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Sunday, August 25, 1996                TAG: 9608230119
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 10   EDITION: METRO 


DI-ING FOR A DATE?

Are you a single or divorced male, looking for friendship, or a possible long-term commitment? With a mother of two? Or more specifically, a financially secure mother of two, given to demure glances and toe-sucking - oops! wrong princess!

Princess Diana of Wales, 35, will be officially divorced this Wednesday, and the experts (read: astrologers and therapists) are trying to figure out who would be best suited for this leggy, energetic blonde who loves children, romantic walks and talking on the phone.

We want to know if you are that guy.

If you think you're the type of person who could woo a former princess and build her a happy home out in Draper or near Smith Mountain Lake, we want to hear from you. Write and tell us why you would be a perfect match for Princess Di, a woman whose hobbies include shopping, skiing, pop music concerts and multiple charity functions. (Naturally, an extensive credit line is an asset.) Describe your perfect date.

We'll print the best letters in an upcoming article. And we'll forward the best five to the princess's offices in Kensington Palace. Send your letter no later than Saturday, Aug. 31. Include your name and daytime phone number.

Write to ``Bachelor No. 1''

in care of the Features Department

The Roanoke Times

P.O. Box 2491

Roanoke Va. 24010-2491


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