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Birth
Diana Frances Spencer was born at Park House, Sandringham on July 1, 1961. She grew up in a small nobility family alongside her two sisters, Sarah and Jane, and her younger brother, Charles. He spent the first years of his life at the Sandringham family residence, where he received his first education from governesses. -
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Studies
In 1968, after her parents' divorce, little Diana was placed in parental custody, and that same year she entered the King's Lynn school. In 1970 she moved to the Riddlesworth Hall female boarding school, and in 1973 she entered West Heath, another boarding school in Kent County. Between 1977 and 1978 he studied in Switzerland and finally settled in London. -
First relationship
She met Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II of England and heir to the British throne, whom he romantically joined two years later. -
commitment
On February 24, 1981 the Buckingham Palace spokesperson announced the official engagement of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles; from that moment Diana moved to Clarence House, residence of the queen mother. -
Wedding
The couple's wedding, which took place on July 29, 1981 in London's St. Paul's Cathedral, became an event of wide international impact, broadcast on television to 700 million viewers; In London, it brought together over a million people, and the main members of the European aristocracy and one hundred and seventy heads of state did not miss the ceremony. Diana received the title of Princess of Wales, but her familiarity and sympathy quickly popularized among her subjects the nickname "Lady Di". -
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Marriage crisis
Although Diana tried to lead a family life dedicated to the care of her children, her agenda imposed the limitation of the more than five hundred official commitments that the marriage was obliged to attend annually. Until 1985, the princes of Wales showed no disagreement in public, but from 1986 the British tabloid press began to disclose signs of a marriage crisis. -
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Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed
Diana was associated with Egyptian-born millionaire Dodi Fayed. The couple met in a polo match when Fayed and Diana played on rival teams. Both openly announced their relationship. At the same time, it was reported that some members of the royal family did not approve of their relationship. -
Charities
In the years following the separation, Diana lent her public image to different humanitarian organizations and appeared in many acts in favor of the most marginalized sectors of society. For example, in June 1989, she sold 79 of her dresses at Christie's auction house in New York, raising $ 4.5 million for AIDS and cancer research charities. She also became involved in the campaign against bad landmines. -
Divorce
Diana's separation from Charles was announced in December 1992 by British Prime Minister John Major. It was Queen Elizabeth II who urged Diana and Charles to officially end their marriage. Finally, the divorce was finalized in August 1996.
Diana retained her title of "Princess of Wales" and her apartments at Kensington Palace, but accepted to relinquish the title of "Her Royal Highness" and any claims to the British throne. -
Diana's death
Diana died in a car accident with Dodi Fayed in Paris. The paparazzi were said to be chasing them at the time the accident occurred. From the investigation that was carried out it was known that the driver of the car was under the influence of drugs and drinks. -
Funeral
Diana's death had a profound impact on the British population. More than 1 million bouquets of flowers were placed at Buckingham Palace. Her funeral in Westminster was broadcast live on television and nearly two million people attended.
