Princess Diana, the most popular lady of her time, captured the hearts of people around the world. While the paparazzi followed her every move, we’ve found some rare and fascinating photos that offer a closer look into her extraordinary life. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore these unforgettable moments.
In 1994, Princess Diana hit the slopes in Austria with her children, William and Harry. This heartwarming image captures a precious moment when Harry was just 9 years old.
A RING FIT FOR A PRINCESS
Diana’s engagement ring sparked controversy because it was not custom-designed like most royal engagement rings. She chose a 12-carat sapphire set in white gold from a catalog. This iconic ring was later passed down to Kate Middleton.
OVERCOMING WEDDING JITTERS
Even a princess can get nervous on her wedding day! Diana was so jittery that she accidentally called her future husband by the wrong name at the altar. Instead of Charles Philip, she said Philip Charles Arthur George!
A DRESS MISHAP
The designers of Diana’s 25-foot wedding dress didn’t anticipate the difficulties she would face walking in it. The dress ended up being a little crushed inside the carriage and had visible wrinkles. Despite the mishap, Diana still looked stunning on her special day.
THE HEADACHE OF A TIARA
Diana’s elaborate tiara, known as the Spencer Tiara, gave her a headache! It had been in her family for almost a century. Her brother, Charles Spencer, once mentioned in an interview that she suffered from a cracking headache when wearing it all morning.
LOVE’S ROUGH START
Even fairy tales have their bumps in the road. When Diana and Charles’ engagement was confirmed, a reporter asked if they were in love. Diana replied confidently, “Of course,” while Charles responded, “Whatever ‘in love’ means.”
SAFEGUARDING THE DRESS DESIGNS
The press was desperate to get a sneak peek at Diana’s wedding dress. To keep the designs a secret, sketches were ripped up after showing them to Diana. The designers even installed a safe in their studio to secure their creations.
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ROYAL WEDDING GIFTS
The royal couple received a multitude of incredible wedding gifts. From an engraved Steuben glass bowl to a handmade porcelain centerpiece, they were truly spoiled. The Reagans, the former U.S. President and First Lady, even sent them a special whiskey from Scotland and a matching diamond and sapphire watch.
SURPRISING FAMILY CONNECTIONS
After getting married, Diana and Charles discovered a hidden secret—they were distant cousins! Both were 16th cousins once removed, as they were both descendants of Tudor King Henry VII.
CAPTURING DIANA’S EARLY DAYS
This charming photo captures Diana in 1980, before she became royalty. Her natural beauty and genuine smile shine through.
A HUMANITARIAN HEART
Princess Diana was well-known for her compassion and dedication to humanitarian causes. In 1997, she visited landmine victims in Angola, showcasing her commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
HARRY’S PLAYFUL SIDE
Prince Harry, always one to bring a smile to people’s faces, sticks out his tongue at the crowds surrounding Buckingham Palace. His mischievous personality made him an instant favorite.
BONDING WITH RAINE
In this photo, Raine Spencer, Diana’s stepmother, shares a special moment with Princess Di. Despite their tumultuous relationship in the past, this image captures a bond of love and understanding.
CHERISHING TIME WITH DODI
Days before the tragic car crash that ended Diana’s life, she enjoyed a vacation in the south of France with her new beau, Dodi Al-Fayed, the son of an Egyptian billionaire. This photo captures a moment of pure happiness.
SUMMER FUN AT THE BEACH
Princess Diana truly embraced the joy of life, as seen in this picture of her having a blast on the beach. Her animal print bathing suit adds a touch of fun to her already captivating personality.
THE PEOPLE’S PRINCESS
Princess Diana earned the title “The People’s Princess” through her selfless acts of kindness and humanitarian efforts. She remains an inspiration and role model for generations to come.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will never have a chance of a bigger role within the Royal Family because of their continued support of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a royal correspondent claims.
Prince Andrew’s daughters joined forces with their cousin, Prince William, as they attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. Around 8,000 guests were invited to celebrate the work of volunteers, military personnel and members of the public – and senior royals spoke to the attendees despite soggy weather conditions.
Royal aides said William personally invited the other “young members” of the Royal Family to accompany him for the day, including Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara and Mike Tindall and Peter Phillips. King Charles and Queen Camilla, who hosted the first two garden parties this year, including one last week to celebrate the creative industries, did not attend Tuesday’s event.
The two sisters might have a chance to take on a more prominent role within the royal family (
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Harry and Meghan attend the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 (
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The Daily Mail’s royal correspondent Rebecca English wrote in her column that William’s relatives were proud to support him at the event and in particular, Beatrice and Eugenie’s attendance showed the Prince of Wales’ “easy relationship” with his cousins. Ms English wrote: “It’s a warmth that goes all the way back to fun family summers at Balmoral, Christmases at Sandringham – and now finds expression in the very modern medium of shared family WhatsApp groups.”
Eugenie and Beatrice, who are occasionally seen at summer events and at Palace receptions, chatter to guests and appeared happy to participate in the event, Ms English added. For the garden party, Eugenie wore a white satin dress and 50s style headwear studded with flowers, while her sister Beatrice donned a £750 crimson Beulah dress and checked headband.
According to the royal correspondent, the event has raised questions about the future shape of the Royal Family and the “much-needed vitality” brought by the younger generation. Ms English argued that Beatrice and Eugenie have a possibility to take on a bigger role within the family, which is something their father Andrew wished for his daughters in the past.
William at a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier this week (
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POOL/AFP via Getty Images)However, according to Ms English, while the two sisters might take part in more events, they both have their own careers and younger children so it is unlikely they will become full-time working royals. Apart from their royal and charity commitments, Beatrice works for US-based tech company Afiniti while Eugenie is a director at art gallery Hauser & Wirth.
The royal correspondent said the two sisters, as well as Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, are unlikely to be asked to support the working royals on a more permanent basis even if they are “badly needed” as there is “deep concern” at Buckingham Palace that “changing direction in this way would play into Harry and Meghan’s hands.” Ms English wrote: “The Sussexes had been told very firmly by the late Queen Elizabeth that their preferred option of being ‘half-in, half-out’ royals while pursuing lucrative commercial careers was simply unacceptable.
“This ruling was partly down to the Queen’s personal sense of service. But it also owed something to her quiet belief that Harry and Meghan’s allegiance to the almighty Dollar might supersede anything they promised to Queen and Country.” But Ms English said that since Harry and Meghan were not allowed to continue working as royals while seeking commercial deals elsewhere, this means that there can be “no relaxation of the rules” for any younger royals.
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She added: “It is full time or nothing. The occasional garden party aside, more substantial roles for William’s cousins are out of the question – for now, at least.”
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