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Diana Spencer - Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961. She was the third of four children.

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Diana Spencer - Diana's parents divorced when she was six years old. Her father, John Spencer, was given full custody of the children.

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Lady Diana - At the age of 13, Diana is given the title of Lady after her grandfather dies and her father inherits the title Earl of Spencer and the Althorp estate.

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Lady Diana - Lady Diana was educated at the prestigious West Heath Girls' School in Kent. She was never academic but excelled in PE and music.

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Lady Sarah - In 1977, Lady Diana met Prince Charles. He was dating her older sister, Lady Sarah.

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Lady Diana - A couple of years later, Prince Charles noticed Lady Diana during a summer weekend in the countryside. He later invited her on a sailing trip aboard the Royal Yacht.

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana announced their engagement a year later, showcasing the famous sapphire engagement ring.

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Lady Diana - According to 'Diana: Her True Story,' her protective officer warned her, saying, "I just want you to know that this is your last night of freedom ever, in the rest of your life, so make the most of it," before helping her move out of her London apartment.

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HRH Princess Diana - Lady Diana, 20, wed Prince Charles, 32, at St Paul's Cathedral in front of 2,500 guests.

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HRH Princess Diana - The wedding was broadcast in 74 countries and watched by 750 million worldwide.

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HRH Princess Diana - Lady Diana immediately committed to her royal duties as the future Queen of England.

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HRH Princess Diana - The couple's first son, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, was born on June 21, 1982.

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HRH Princess Diana - The couple's second son, Prince Henry Charles Albert David, commonly known as Harry, was born on September 15, 1984.

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HRH Princess Diana - After the birth of their second child, rumors of difficulties in the royal marriage surfaced.

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HRH Princess Diana - The couple continued their public duties but led separate lives.

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HRH Princess Diana - Prime Minister John Major announced Charles and Diana's separation in 1992. In 1995, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Queen Elizabeth had written to the couple advising them to divorce.

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Diana, Princess of Wales - Prince Charles and Lady Diana agreed on the divorce terms. Lady Diana was awarded a reported £17 million (US$26 million) settlement, as well as about £400,000 (US$625,000) per year, but was stripped of the title “Royal Highness” and instead referred to as Diana, Princess of Wales.

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The People's Princess -

Lady Diana continued with her philanthropic work. She became a patron of over 100 charities and led a worldwide campaign to eliminate landmines.

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The People's Princess - She went on to highlight the plight of those marginalized by society. Her work with HIV/AIDS and leprosy challenged misconceptions surrounding the diseases.

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The People's Princess - Lady Diana routinely visited hospitals at home and abroad and spent time talking with patients.

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The People's Princess - Lady Diana displayed great empathy for those in need. She was dubbed "The People's Princess" and "Queen of People's Hearts."

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Soon after her divorce, Lady Diana visited Angola, where she was seen walking through a minefield wearing a visor and bomb-proof breastplate.

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Lady Diana - In 1997, Lady Diana became romantically involved with Dodi Fayed.

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August 31, 1997 - In the early hours of August 31, 1997, their driver crashed into a cement pylon, killing himself and Dodi Fayed instantly. Diana and her bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, are rushed to hospital.

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August 31, 1997 - Lady Diana is pronounced dead at 4 am at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, aged 36.

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September 6, 1997 - Millions around the world watched Lady Diana's funeral procession. Tabloid newspapers with sensational headlines about the Diana and Dodi affair were pulled from newsstands.

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Lady Diana - Diana's family established a charitable fund in her name and raised over £100 million (US$161 million) in donations.

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Princess Diana’s memory still lives on through memorials, books, charitable organizations, and her two sons.

See also: Who's next in the line of succession to the British throne?

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