Princess Diana (Lady Diana) – Princess of Wales: Biography, Love Story, and Tragic Death
Who Was Lady Diana?
Princess Diana or Lady Diana, born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961, was a beloved royal figure. She was the first wife of Prince Charles, the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, and one of the most famous women in the world.
Early Life and Education
Diana was born into a noble British family. She had two older sisters and a younger brother. In 1975, her father became Earl Spencer, and the family moved to a big house called Althorp.
Diana went to school in England and later studied in Switzerland. Although she was not the best student, she was good at sports and enjoyed music. After school, she worked as a nanny and a kindergarten teacher in London.
Love Story and Marriage to Prince Charles
Diana and Prince Charles got engaged in February 1981. People around the world were excited. On July 29, 1981, they got married in a grand wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The event was watched by millions of people on TV.
They had two sons: Prince William (born 1982) and Prince Harry (born 1984). Diana became known as “Princess Di” and was loved for her beauty, style, and kindness. But behind the happy image, their marriage had many problems. Both Diana and Charles had affairs, and they officially separated in 1992. Their divorce was final in 1996.
Princess of the People
Diana was more than a princess—she was a kind and caring person. She helped many charities and visited hospitals, shelters, and schools. She worked to stop landmines around the world and brought attention to people with AIDS.
She also taught her sons to understand the real world. She took them to fast-food restaurants and used public transportation with them.
People called her “The People’s Princess” because she was warm, humble, and close to everyday people.
Life After Divorce and Love Stories
After her divorce, Diana continued to live at Kensington Palace. She stayed active in charity work and tried to live a more private life.
She had a serious relationship with a heart doctor, Hasnat Khan, whom she called “the love of her life.” But the relationship ended in 1997.
Soon after, she started dating Dodi Al-Fayed, the son of a wealthy businessman. They spent the summer of 1997 together on vacations in France and Italy.
Death of Princess Diana
On August 31, 1997, Diana died in a car crash in a tunnel in Paris. She was in a car with Dodi and their driver when they crashed while being followed by paparazzi. Diana was taken to the hospital but died from her injuries. She was only 36 years old.
The world was in shock. Her funeral on September 6, 1997, was watched by 2.5 billion people around the globe. People cried in the streets, and millions left flowers and notes outside royal palaces.
Conspiracy Theories
Many theories have been made about her death. Some people believe Diana was pregnant and that the royal family did not approve of her relationship with Dodi, a Muslim man. Others think that the car was sabotaged or that the crash was planned by secret agents.
But an official investigation found that the driver was drunk and speeding. Diana was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
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Diana’s Legacy
Princess Diana changed the way people saw the royal family. She showed love and care for people from all walks of life. Her life and tragic death touched the world deeply—and she is still remembered today as a kind, beautiful, and brave woman who made a real difference.
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Sources: PinterPandai, History, Britannica
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