Diana, Princess of Wales, original name Diana Frances Spencer, former consort (1981–96) of Charles, Prince of Wales; mother of the heir second in line to the British throne, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; and one of the foremost celebrities of her day. For more on Diana, especially on the effect of her celebrity status, see Britannica’s interview with Tina Brown, author of The Diana Chronicles [2007].

What is Princess Diana Famous for?

• Being a member of the British royal family as the wife of Charles, Prince of Wales.
• Her involvement in charity and humanitarian contributions.
• Helped homeless people, children in need, and those suffering from HID and AIDS.

What is the reason behind Princess Diana death?

As per online sources, She died on August 31, 1997, in a fatal car accident in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. Princess Diana was only 36 when she breathed her final breaths in Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris, France.

Her burial took place on September 6, 1997, at Lake Round Oval, Althorp, Northamptonshire, England. The televised funeral was watched by a British television audience that peaked at 32.10 million, which was one of the United Kingdom's highest viewing figures ever. Millions more watched the event around the world.

When was Princess Diana born?

Back to her early life, Daina was born in Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England as a Diana Frances Spencer to the British royal family. She is British by nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. Her birth sign is Cancer.

She is the daughter of John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd. She has three siblings; Lord Spencer (Young Brother), Lady Jane Fellowes (Older Sister), Lady Sarah McCorquodale (Older Sister).

Regarding her education, Diana was homeschooled during her initial years by her governess, Gertrude Allen. She then went to Silfield Private School in Gayton, Norfolk, to commence her formal education. At the age of 9, she went to an all-girls boarding school, Riddlesworth Hall School, near Thetford. Later she attended the West Heath Girls’ School in Sevenoaks and went to a finishing school in Rougemont, Switzerland, namely, Institut Alpin Videmanette, which she attended for a term.

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Who is Princess Diana married to?

Refling her personal life, she was rich in relationships. She dates many reknown people like James Hewitt (1986-1991), Oliver Hoare (1991-1995), James Gilbey (1992-1993) and many more, after divorcing with Charle.

Dodi Fayed is her last boyfriend before her death. The couple started dating in 1997. They fell in love after a food fight on his father’s yacht. They were both killed in the car crash in Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris on August 31 of the same year i.e. 1997.

Previously, she was married to Charle, Price of Wales on July 1981. She was only 20 years old when the couple got married and she became the ‘Princess of Wales’. Their wedding was regarded to be a fairytale wedding. The couple blessed two children, Prince William, and Prince Harry. After 16 years together, the couple divorced on August 28, 1996, after issues like major age difference, extramarital affairs, and incompatibility found their way into the relationship.

“The People’s Princess” And Charity Work

After the divorce, Diana maintained her high public profile and continued many of the activities she had earlier undertaken on behalf of charities, supporting causes as diverse as the arts, children’s issues, and AIDS patients. She also was involved in efforts to ban land mines. To ensure that William and Harry had “an understanding of people’s emotions, their insecurities, people’s distress, and their hopes and dreams,” Diana brought her sons with her to hospitals, homeless shelters, and orphanages. To acquaint them with the world outside royal privilege, she took them to fast food restaurants and on public transportation. Her compassion, personal warmth, humility, and accessibility earned her the sobriquet “the People’s Princess.”

How much is Princess Diana net worth?

As per online sources, her estimated net worth somewhere around $ 400  million at the time her death. However, her source of income was not disclosed yet, In the case of disclosed, we will let you know.

How tall is Princess Diana?

Before her death, she stands a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 132 lbs . Similarly, she has a pair of blue eyes and blonde hair color. She used to wear 9 (US) shoe size and 8 (US) size of the dress. Further, her body measures 33-26-34 inches.