Princess Diana was born on July 1, 1961, in Norfolk, England. She was the daughter of Edward John, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances (Ruth Burke-Roche) Spencer. Diana’s parents divorced in 1969, and her father was given custody of the children.
Marriage and Children
In 1981, Princess Diana married Charles, Prince of Wales. The couple had two sons, William and Harry. The marriage ended in divorce in 1996.
Princess Diana was known for her charitable work, particularly in the areas of landmine removal and HIV/AIDS awareness. She traveled to Angola in 1997 to bring attention to the anti-land mine campaign of the International Red Cross.
Death and Legacy
Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, in a car accident in Paris. Her death was met with widespread mourning, and her funeral was watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people around the world.
Today, Princess Diana’s legacy lives on through her sons and their charitable work. Prince William and Prince Harry have continued their mother’s charitable efforts, and they have also spoken publicly about the impact she had on their lives.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
