The stunning transformation of shy, teenaged Lady Diana Spencer to Diana, Princess of Wales —a style icon, protective mother and humanitarian — captivated the world. More than 750 million people across the globe tuned in for her fairy-tale wedding to Prince Charles in 1981. Millions followed her ups and downs from that moment until her tragic and untimely death in 1997 at age 36. On what would have been her 60th birthday, celebrate Diana's unique and storied life and reflect on the impact she continues to have on British royalty.
DIANA • A LOOK BACK ON HER LIFE AND LEGACY
INTRODUCTION
THE OUTSIDER • Although she may have been a commoner by the strictest of societal distinctions, Lady Diana Spencer brought youth and glamour to the House of Windsor
THE SPENCER FAMILY
THE PEOPLE’S PRINCESS • More than 750 million people worldwide watched Diana and Prince Charles say ‘I do’ in 1981, a fairy-tale event dubbed The Wedding of the Century
THE TRENDSETTER • The way Diana cut her hair, the clothes she favored, and her taste in rock gods and movie stars defined the ’80s and ’90s
THE MODERN MOM • Diana raised William and Harry as a fierce mama bear, shielding them from the glare of the spotlight
PRINCE WILLIAM
PRINCE HARRY
THE CRUSADER • Choosing difficult causes such as clearing landmines and bringing dignity to AIDS and HIV patients, she set the standard for royal advocacy
THE ICON • It seems fitting that the princess who loved pop culture would live on through films and television shows. From The Crown to Spencer, today’s audiences are seeing Diana in new ways
THE LEGACY • The latter part of her life could have been swallowed up in scandal and shame, but Diana chose to speak up about her very public divorce, her treatment in the press and coping with mental issues. By doing so, she’s influenced her son’s wives and how the world views them as well
THE CAR CRASH
DIANA’S FUNERAL – SEPTEMBER 6, 1997 AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Princess Diana
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