Diana, Princess of Wales

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The Princess of Wales in 1995

Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances; née Spencer; 1 July 1961 - 31 August 1997) was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. She was one of the most famous women in the world.

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[change] Early Life

Diana was born on 1 July 1961 as Diana Frances Spencer. Her father was Earl Spencer. She left school when she was 16 and moved to London when she was 17.

[change] Marriage, family and divorce

In 1981 Diana married Prince Charles at St. Paul's Cathedral. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

Charles and Diana separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996. Diana said Camilla Parker-Bowles was responsible for the problems with her marriage.

[change] Death

Princess Diana was well known for her charity work. She campaigned to end land mines. She also helped to make the lives of people with AIDS better.

Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Al-Fayed, died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. Many people left flowers, candles, cards and personal messages for her in public places. She had a big funeral in London.

Concerts for Diana took place shortly after her death. The concerts involved Elton John and numerous others. Elton John released a remake of his song, "Candle in the Wind" in memory of Diana.

[change] Titles

  • 1961-1975: The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer
  • 1975-1981: The Lady Diana Frances Spencer
  • 1981-1996: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales
    • in scotland: 1981-1996: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay
  • 1996-1997: Diana, Princess of Wales
    • in scotland: 1996-1997: Diana, Duchess of Rothesay

Diana's full title, while married, was Her Royal Highness The Princess Charles Philip Arthur George, Princess of Wales and Countess of Chester, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Carrick, Baroness of Renfrew, Lady of the Isles, Princess of Scotland.[1]

[change] References

  1. ↑ Prince of Wales - Titles

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Lady Diana Spencer (1981–1997) · Mary of Teck (1901–1910) · Alexandra of Denmark (1863–1901) · Caroline of Brunswick (1795–1820) · Augusta of Saxe-Gotha (1736–1751) · Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1714–1727) · Catherine of Aragon (1501–1502) · Anne Neville (1470–1471) · Joan of Kent (1361–1376)

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