Princess Diana

Lady Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, in Norfolk, England. The third of four children born to the 8th Earl Spencer and his then-wife, ...

Even today, people leave bouquets and other gifts outside the gates of Kensington Palace on the anniversary of her death. The song, later released as a single, topped charts in the U.K. Elton John performed a rewritten version of his song “Candle in the Wind” dedicated to her. The vehicle crashed in the Pont de l'Alma underpass as the driver, who French authorities said was inebriated, was trying to evade paparazzi. The two, often photographed by paparazzi, sailed around the Mediterranean, stopping in the French Riviera resort of St. She began a relationship with Dodi Fayed, the son of the billionaire and former owner of Harrods, Mohamed al-Fayed. After her divorce, Diana resigned from many of the charity positions she had held as a working member of the royal family. The couple received a final decree of divorce in August 1996. Amid speculation about the state of the royals’ marriage, royal reporter Andrew Morton’s "Diana: Her True Story" was published in 1992. Princess Diana was a glamorous figure but also charmed the public. The 20-year-old wore a voluminous silk taffeta dress with a 25-foot train that filled the aisle of St. After a whirlwind courtship, Lady Diana married Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, on July 29, 1981, in one of the most-watched events in royal history.

Arrangement of white chrysanthemums spelling out 'Princess Diana' sat among dozens of photos and messages left by admirers, some of whom said they make ...

She was in newspapers, magazines. The public watched as she blossomed from a shy teenager into an international style icon who befriended AIDS patients, charmed Nelson Mandela and walked through a minefield to promote the drive to eradicate landmines. 31, 1997, at the age of 36, stunning people around the world who felt they knew the princess after seeing her successes and struggles play out on TV screens and newspaper front pages for 17 years.

Diana, Princess of Wales, was known for championing humanitarian causes and redefining celebrity. She died 25 years ago today.

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Princess Diana, who died tragically in a car crash in Paris 25 years ago Wednesday, remains a figure of popular fascination, with her depiction in recent ...

Culture Official Says](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/29/netflixs-the-crown-should-include-disclaimer-that-its-fiction-uk-culture-official-says/?sh=321cdb227636) (Forbes) Harry’s one-year-old daughter, [Lilibet Diana](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/06/06/heres-why-harry-and-meghan-named-their-daughter-lilibet/?sh=517bd2a84594), is named for both Harry’s mother and grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Diana will once again be brought to life on screens when season 5 of The Crown premieres on Netflix in November. No members of the royal family have made public statements about the anniversary of Diana’s death. At the time, William told reporters that it was the only time [he would speak candidly](https://www.newsweek.com/why-princess-diana-25th-death-anniversary-more-low-key-20-years-prince-harry-william-1738436) about his mother’s death. [Princess Diana’s Wedding Tiara Goes On Display For Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/05/18/princess-dianas-wedding-tiara-goes-on-display-for-queen-elizabeths-platinum-jubilee/?sh=599a76f195f1) (Forbes) [Here’s Why Harry And Meghan Named Their Daughter Lilibet](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/06/06/heres-why-harry-and-meghan-named-their-daughter-lilibet/?sh=517bd2a84594) (Forbes) [Princes William And Harry Slam ‘Deceitful’ BBC Interview With Princess Diana](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) (Forbes) [Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Should Include Disclaimer That It’s Fiction, U.K. [flowers](https://twitter.com/byQueenVic/status/1564904796364197888) and [mementos](https://twitter.com/abbyjourno/status/1564978783463133195) at the south gate of Kensington Palace Wednesday to mark the princess’ death—as they have for 25 years—but Diana’s two sons are expected to mark her death privately at home. Harry, who now lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle, said at a charity polo match last week he wants to spend the anniversary of his mother’s death “with my children, who I wish [could have met her](https://www.newsweek.com/why-princess-diana-25th-death-anniversary-more-low-key-20-years-prince-harry-william-1738436)." [The Princess](https://www.rd.com/article/hbo-princess-diana-documentary/), which delves into Diana’s life through her relationship with the media using 16 years of footage, including clips of a controversial 1995 interview she gave to BBC Panorama reporter Martin Bashir, who last year was found by [an investigation ](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/18/bbc-taps-ex-judge-to-probe-1995-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=ada6dbb29ef8)to have [deceived and manipulated](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) the princess into taking part in (after the investigation made its findings public, Diana’s sons William and Harry issued [harsh statements](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) and William has insisted footage from the interview never be used again). [the Spencer family tiara](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/05/18/princess-dianas-wedding-tiara-goes-on-display-for-queen-elizabeths-platinum-jubilee/?sh=599a76f195f1) Diana wore during her 1981 wedding to Charles was put on display in London for the first time since the 1960s as part of an exhibit of aristocratic tiaras to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. [initial controversy](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/06/17/kristen-stewart-to-play-princess-diana-in-pablo-larrans-spencer/?sh=336c7a94348b) over her casting). [ include a disclaimer](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/29/netflixs-the-crown-should-include-disclaimer-that-its-fiction-uk-culture-official-says/?sh=321cdb227636) that plot points in the series have been fictionalized, with Spencer saying that “Americans tell me they have watched The Crown as if they have taken a history lesson.”

In the 25 years since Princess Diana's death, people have only continued to make money off of her story.

Blooms and pictures of Lady Diana adorned the gold-leaf-covered Flame of Liberty in Paris which has become her unofficial memorial.

I think she's someone who needs to be remembered forever," she said. - Flowers have been left in Paris and London on the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death Royal fans have paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, by leaving flowers and messages in Paris and London on the 25th anniversary of her death.

Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36, stunning people around the world who felt they knew the princess after seeing her successes and ...

Diana died on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36, stunning people around the world who felt they knew the princess after seeing her successes and struggles play out on TV screens and newspaper front pages for 17 years. She was all over. The public watched as she blossomed from a shy teenager into an international style icon who befriended AIDS patients, charmed Nelson Mandela and walked through a minefield to promote the drive to eradicate landmines. She was in newspapers, magazines. Her fairytale wedding, ugly divorce and efforts to build a new life all made headlines. “We just want her legacy kept, like, going as long as possible.”

The tributes left outside Kensington Palace on Wednesday were a small reminder of the mountains of flowers piled there in the days after Diana's death.

And you felt like she was part of your life.” She was all over. She was in newspapers, magazines.

Flowers and photographs adorned the gates of Kensington Palace on the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

Princess Diana lived in numerous palaces before her untimely death 25 years ago—look back at all of them.

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of her death, AD looks back at the six places the princess called home. [properties,](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/british-royal-family-homes-guide) the homes she lived in before her wedding to Prince Charles were equally impressive. The home had been built in 1863 by the future king Edward VII, who had acquired Sandringham a year earlier.