Biography Of Lady Diana

BIOGRAPHY OF LADY DIANA

QUICK FACTS

NAME

Princess Diana

BIRTH DATE

July 1, 1961

DEATH DATE

August 31, 1997

EDUCATION

West Heath School, Riddlesworth Hall

PLACE OF BIRTH

Sandringham, United Kingdom

PLACE OF DEATH

Paris, France

I want to share with you why I find her inspiring and consider her as a role model. She was a lot more than a Princess standing by the side of her Prince. As every woman she had million different roles – of a loving mother, of an independent woman, of an example and inspiration for millions of people.

§  A devoted mother

One of the things I noticed from the documentary is that her personality blossomed when she became a mother. The strong connection with her children is visible from every photo, from every story. The responsibility to raise children is great but her devotion to raise them as good people who appreciate what they have and are not ignorant of the outside world is even greater.

§ An Independent and strong woman

What is amazing about her is that she was not the shadow of Prince Charles or a puppet of the Royal family. She was more then a pretty face – someone with a  bright and strong personality. She did not let the ups and downs in her life to take control over her but held her head high no matter what.

§  A person with a big heart

Lady Diana did not use her high status only for personal benefit. She used it to make a change for a better world. She practiced compassion to the deprived and spread hope on any given occasion.

§ Setting the right example

Her every move was followed and observed by millions of people. This is a huge responsibility to set the right example. And she did – showing what is like to live for helping the others.

§ Leaving a legacy

You know you’ve lived right when you touched the people’s hearts. And this is what she did. She is remembered today for being a good and compassionate person, a devoted mother and a strong woman.

Who Was Princess Diana?

Princess Diana became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. She married the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981. They had two sons and later divorced in 1996. Diana died on August 31, 1997, from injuries she sustained in a car crash in Paris. She is remembered as the "People's Princess" because of her widespread popularity and global humanitarian efforts. 

Early Life

British royalty Diana Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, near Sandringham, England. 

Following her initial education at home, Diana attended Riddlesworth Hall School and then West Heath School. Although she was known for her shyness while growing up, she showed an interest in music and dancing. She became Lady Diana Spencer after her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. 

Diana had a great fondness for children. After attending finishing school at Institut Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland, she moved to London. She began working with children, eventually becoming an assistant at Young England Kindergarten.

Princess Diana’s Wedding to Prince Charles

Diana Spencer became Diana, Princess of Wales, when she married Charles on July 29, 1981. Their wedding took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the presence of 2,650 guests. The couple arrived separately and departed together by carriage ride through the streets of London. 

Diana wore a taffeta wedding dress made with silk and antique lace and 10,000 pearls, created by husband-and-wife design team David and Elizabeth Emanuel. She donned an 18th-century Spencer family tiara with a 25-foot veil. Her ensemble barely fit in the carriage, and it took Diana 3 and a half minutes to walk down the aisle.

The royal wedding ceremony was broadcast on television around the world; nearly one billion people from 74 countries tuned in to see what many considered to be the wedding of the century. 

People’s Princess

1) She changed the face of the British monarchy.

2) She led a campaign for a worldwide ban on landmines.

3) She changed the world's perception of HIV and AIDS.

4) She raised awareness of leprosy.

5) She made regular personal visits to London's homeless centers.

6) She reached out to children.

7) She was an avid supporter of the arts. 

8) She was a devoted mother.

9) She inspired others to give to charitable causes.

Divorce from Prince Charles

Diana’s separation from Charles was announced in December 1992 by British Prime Minister John Major, who read a statement from the royal family to the House of Commons. Their divorce was finalized in August 1996. 

Queen Elizabeth II urged Diana and Charles to officially end their marriage. Diana retained her title of “Princess of Wales” and her apartments at Kensington Palace, but she agreed gave up the title “Her Royal Highness” and any claim to the British throne.

After the couple’s fairy tale wedding, Diana felt overwhelmed by her royal duties and the intense media coverage of nearly every aspect of her life. She began to develop and pursue her own interests. She served as a strong supporter of many charities and worked to help the homeless, people living with HIV and AIDS and children in need. 

Following her divorce, Diana devoted herself to her sons and charitable efforts, including raising awareness about the dangers of leftover landmines in war-torn Angola. She maintained a high level of popularity with the public.

When and How Princess Diana Died

While visiting Paris, Diana and Dodi Fayed were involved in a car crash after trying to escape from the paparazzi early in the morning of August 31, 1997. Fayed and the driver were pronounced dead at the scene. Diana initially survived the crash but succumbed to her injuries at a Paris hospital a few hours later. She was 36 years old.

sources : https://www.biography.com/royalty/princess-diana

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