Known as the People’s Princess because she cared for others and loved ordinary people, Lady Di will always be remembered as the woman who changed Britain and the Royal Family.
This amazing Princess became famous when she got engaged to Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and the next in line for the British throne. From the moment the world heard about her, she was always in the spotlight. The paparazzi followed her everywhere, and many believe their constant attention contributed to her tragic death.
The following photos show a different side of Diana and remind us once again why we all loved her so much.
Unlike other British royal engagement rings that are custom made, Diana’s ring was a 12-carat sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds set in white gold. It was ordered from a catalog by Garrard jewelry. After Diana’s passing, the ring was given to Kate Middleton when William proposed to her with it.
On her wedding day, Diana was so excited and confused that she mistakenly called her future husband Philip Charles Arthur George instead of just Charles.
According to her brother Charles Spencer, Diana had a hard time wearing her tiara at first because it gave her headaches. “In the evening, we went to a kind of semi-private party, and she had a bad headache since she wasn’t used to wearing a tiara all morning,” he shared in an interview.
Diana’s wedding dress was very special, but it caused her some trouble because the designers of the 25-foot train didn’t think about how hard it would be to walk in. When she entered the carriage, her dress got a little crushed and looked wrinkled.
When asked if they were in love after their engagement, Charles replied, “Whatever ‘in love’ means,” to which Diana said, “Of course.”
Diana was shown the sketches of her gown, which were later torn up to keep them from being seen by anyone curious.
Charles and Diana received many unique wedding gifts. For example, the Reagans gave them a handmade porcelain centerpiece and an engraved glass bowl. They also received gloves made of 100-year-old silk and a diamond and sapphire timepiece, among other gifts.
After their wedding, it was revealed to the public that Charles and Diana had a common ancestor, Henry VII of the Tudors. They were 16th cousins once removed.
Charles and Diana were photographed on their honeymoon. A lip reader said that during their conversation, they joked, “The honeymoon was the ideal time to catch up on sleep…”
This photo was taken in 1980, before Diana became a Princess.
Diana visited landmine victims during her trip to Angola in 1997.
In a cute moment, she was with her son Harry, both wearing matching outfits, as he stuck out his tongue at the crowd.
Diana is pictured with her stepmother, who the media called “wicked stepmother” due to their troubled relationship.
Diana had a fun holiday with her partner Dodi Fayed, just days before her tragic death.
She enjoyed her time at the beach in an animal print bathing suit.
People called her “The People’s Princess” because of her love for others, her kindness, and her big heart.
Diana is pictured in Australia’s Northern Territory at Alice Springs.
With her husband, Princess Diana left the hospital after giving birth to her first son, William.
One of the most famous photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was taken at Buckingham Palace right after they announced their engagement on February 24, 1981.
Charles and Diana greeted the crowds for the first time as a married couple.
They shared their first kiss as a married couple.
This family portrait was taken on October 6, 1984, at Kensington Palace.
They enjoyed family time together.
This photo was from Prince William’s christening.
The princess spoke to a supporter in another photo.
Here’s a happy picture of the couple with their son William.
When this photo of Princess Diana was published, everyone agreed that she looked breathtakingly beautiful, and many said it was one of the most beautiful photos ever taken of her.
The late Princess Diana was truly one of a kind. She will always be missed.
