Diana, Princess of Wales, 1961-1997

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Dates:
Birth 1961
Death 1997
Birth 1961-07-01
Death 1997-08-31
Britons
English, English,

Biographical notes:

Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales (later Charles III), and mother of Princes William and Harry. She was born into the British nobility and grew up close to the royal family. In 1981, while working as a nursery teacher's assistant, she became engaged to Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in 1981 and made her Princess of Wales, a role in which she was enthusiastically received by the public. They had two sons, William and Harry, who were then second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. Diana's marriage to Charles suffered due to their incompatibility and extramarital affairs. They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. Their marital difficulties were widely publicised, and they divorced in 1996. Diana's death in a car crash in Paris in 1997 led to extensive public mourning and global media attention.

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  • Royalty

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  • Philanthropists

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  • ENG, GB
  • 00, GB
  • A8, FR

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