Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997), was the wife of Prince Charles from 1981 to 1996. Charles, then the heir to the British throne, became King Charles III in 2022. Diana and Charles were the parents of Prince William and Prince Harry. William is the heir to the British throne.
Diana came to international attention with her marriage to Prince Charles in 1981. Her activities were widely reported. She became popularly known as “Princess Di.” She supported numerous charitable causes. They included AIDS research, a ban on land mines, and many causes benefiting children. Diana and Charles separated in 1992 and divorced in 1996. The princess died on Aug. 31, 1997, after an automobile accident in Paris.
Lady Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, in Norfolk, England. Her father was the eighth Earl Spencer. Her family traces its ancestry to King James I. Diana was educated in England and Switzerland. She taught at a kindergarten in London from 1979 to 1981. A circular fountain in London’s Hyde Park stands as a memorial to her.
See also Charles III; Harry, Prince; William, Prince.
