Princess Diana, a British royal family member, was the fourth wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.
She was the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana had immense popularity and public support, leading to a lasting global following.
As a royal family member, she performed many official engagements and visited various countries worldwide.
Princess Diana Parents
Princess Diana’s parents were John Spencer, Viscount Althorp (1924–1992), and Frances Shand Kydd (1936–2004). They divorced in 1969, when Diana was seven.
After the divorce, Diana’s mother, Frances, entered a relationship with Peter Shand Kydd, whom she married in 1969.
During her parents’ separation in 1967, Diana lived with her mother in London.
However, during Christmas that year, Lord Althorp prevented Diana from returning to London with Lady Althorp.
Shortly afterward, with support from his former mother-in-law, Lady Fermoy, Lord Althorp gained custody of Diana.
In 1976, Lord Althorp married Raine, Countess of Dartmouth. Diana’s relationship with her stepmother was strained, as she felt resentment towards Raine, whom she labeled a “bully.”
Early Life and Education
Born into an aristocratic family on July 1, 1961, Princess Diana, also known as Diana Frances Spencer, spent her childhood at Park House and Sandringham House.
She received her education at Riddlesworth Hall and West Heath Girls’ School, completing her schooling in Switzerland.
Princess Diana and her marriage to King Charles
In 1977, she met Charles, and their relationship quickly progressed.
They tied the knot on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, with a global television audience of over 750 million people tuning in to watch their wedding.
Diana and Charles became parents to two sons: William (born 1982) and Harry (born 1984).
Despite the births of their children, the couple faced troubles, leading to their separation in 1992. Their divorce became official in 1996.
Post-divorce, Diana continued fulfilling royal duties and pursuing her charitable interests. She remained a prominent figure in the media, closely followed by the public.
Princess Diana Parents and Siblings
John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Shand Kydd were Princess Diana’s parents. They got married on June 1, 1954, and together, they had five children.
- Lady Sarah McCorquodale (born 1955)
- Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes (born 1957)
- John Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer (born 1964),
- Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997)
- Robert Spencer, Viscount Althorp (born and died 1959)
Did Princess Diana remarry after her separation from King Charles?
Princess Diana did not remarry after separating from King Charles. The couple separated in 1992 and finalized their divorce in 1996.
Diana, at the age of 36, tragically lost her life in a car crash in Paris, France, on August 31, 1997. At the time of her death, Diana was in a relationship with Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer.
The couple faced paparazzi pursuit, leading to a fatal crash in a tunnel under the Pont de l’Alma.
Fayed and Diana’s driver, Henri Paul, were pronounced dead at the scene, while Diana was taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and declared dead three hours later.
