Princess Diana By jjgartelman Jul 1, 1961 Diana Frances Spencer is born. Period: Jul 1, 1961 to Sep 6, 1997 Princess Diana's Life Aug 14, 1969 Diana's parents get divorced and Diana's father gets custody of the children. Feb 6, 1981 Charles asks Diana to marry him. Jul 29, 1981 Diana and Charles get married. Jun 21, 1982 The couples first son Prince William is born. Sep 15, 1984 The couples second son Prince Harry is born. Apr 24, 1987 Diana changes the world perception of the AIDS disease by shaking hands with a patient. Aug 28, 1996 Charles and Dianas divorce becomes official. Jul 11, 1997 Diana arrives on the Jonikal for a vacation with Dodi Fayed. Aug 31, 1997 Diana and Dodi Fayed are killed in a high speed car crash in the Alma Tunnel in Paris.