June Carter Cash
Famous Fiction Authors
Donna Summer
Angelina Jolie
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived
Quick Facts
- NAME: Princess Diana
- OCCUPATION: Children's Activist, Princess
- BIRTH DATE: July 01, 1961
- DEATH DATE: c. August 31, 1997
- EDUCATION: Riddlesworth Hall, West Heath School, West Heath School
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Sandringham, United Kingdom
- PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
- Originally: Diana Frances Spencer
- Full Name: Diana, Princess of Wales
Best Known For
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
Videos see all videos
Princess Diana - Death in Paris
On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris. Her death at the age of 36 triggered a worldwide display of grief.
Princess Diana - The Royal Wedding
The "Wedding of the Century" took place on July 29th, 1981, when Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles and became Diana, Princess of Wales. The wedding was watched on television by 750 million people worldwide.
Princess Diana - Meeting Prince Charles
When Prince Charles visited Althorp, the Spencer Family estate, he met a teenaged Diana, who was instantly smitten with the Prince.
Princess Diana - Her True Story
On June 7, 1992, Andrew Morton's book "Diana: Her True Story" was released. Diana had allowed herself to be tape recorded and confessed all of the details of her marriage, including her suicide attempts and Charles' affair with Camilla.
Quiz
Think you know about Biography?
Answer questions and see how you rank against other players.
Play NowPrincess Diana. (2013). The Biography Channel website. Retrieved 02:31, May 20, 2013, from http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782.
Princess Diana. [Internet]. 2013. The Biography Channel website. Available from: http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782 [Accessed 20 May 2013].
"Princess Diana." 2013. The Biography Channel website. May 20 2013, 02:31 http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782.
"Princess Diana," The Biography Channel website, 2013, http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782 [accessed May 20, 2013].
"Princess Diana," The Biography Channel website, http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782 (accessed May 20, 2013).
Princess Diana [Internet]. The Biography Channel website; 2013 [cited 2013 May 20] Available from: http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782.
Princess Diana, http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782 (last visited May 20, 2013).
Princess Diana. The Biography Channel website. 2013. Available at: http://www.biography.com/people/princess-diana-9273782. Accessed May 20, 2013.
Synopsis
Born Diana Spencer on July 1st, 1961, Princess Diana became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. She married heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981. They had two sons and later divorced in 1996. Diana died in a car crash after trying to escape the paparazzi in Paris on the night of August 30, 1997.
Quotes
"They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?"
"Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny."
"Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back."
"I'd like people to think of me as someone who cares about them."
Aristocratic Upbringing
British royalty. Born Diana Spencer on July 1st, 1961, near Sandringham, England. Diana, Princess of Wales, was one of the most adored members of the British royal family. She was the daughter of Edward John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Ruth Burke Roche, Viscountess Althorp (later known as the Honorable Frances Shand Kydd). Her parents divorced when Diana was young, and her father won custody of her and her siblings. She was educated first at Riddlesworth Hall and then went to boarding school at West Heath School.
She became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. Although she was known for her shyness growing up, she did show an interest in music and dancing. Diana also had a great fondness for children. After attending finishing school at the Institut Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland, she moved to London. She began working with children, eventually becoming a kindergarten teacher at the Young England School.
Diana was no stranger to the British royal family, having reportedly played with Prince Andrew and Prince Edward as a child while her family rented Park House, an estate owned by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1977, she became reacquainted with their older brother, Prince Charles, who was 13 years her senior.
As the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles was usually the subject of media attention and his courtship of Diana was no exception. The press and the public were fascinated by this seemingly odd couple — the reserved, garden-loving prince and the shy young woman with an interest in fashion and popular culture. When the couple married on July 29, 1981, the ceremony was broadcast on television around the world, with millions of people tuning in to see what many considered to be the wedding of the century.
Marriage and Divorce
On June 21, 1982, Diana and Charles had their first child: Prince William Arthur Philip Louis. He was joined by a brother, Prince Henry Charles Albert David — known widely as "Prince Harry" — more than two years later on September 15, 1984. Initially overwhelmed by her royal duties and the intense media coverage of nearly every aspect of her life, she began to develop and pursue her own interests. Diana served a strong supporter of many charities and worked to help the homeless, people living with HIV and AIDS, and children in need.
Unfortunately, the fairy tale wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles did not lead to a happily-ever-after marriage. The two became estranged over the years, and there were reports of infidelities from both parties. During their union, Diana struggled with depression and bulimia.
profile name: Princess Diana profile occupation:
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Profile Connections
Included In These Groups
-
Famous Celebrity Couples
View groupJay-Z and Beyonce, Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, Sharon and Ozzy, Branjelina... Check out the folks who make up our collection of celebrity couples and browse our photo gallery for a look at some of the world's most famous twosomes!
Famous Celebrity Couples 68 people in this group
-
Automobile Accident Victims
View groupJames Dean, Princess Diana, Isadora Duncan, are among the notable people who lost their lives in automobile accidents or from injuries from car crashes.
Automobile Accident Victims 20 people in this group
-
- In this group:
- Princess Diana
- Prince Charles
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
View groupPrince Charles proposed to a young Lady Diana Spencer in February 1981, and the royal couple were married in July. The couple had two sons, William and Harry, but the relationship soon became troubled. Charles rekindled a romance with an old girlfriend, Camilla Parker-Bowles, who was also married. To the dismay of the royal family, Diana spoke to the press about Charles' infidelity, as well as her own self-destructive behavior. By the late 80s, Charles and Diana were effectively separated, and their divorce was made final in 1996.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana 2 people in this group
presented by Prince Charles and Princess Diana -
