Princess Diana By edita12 Jul 1, 1961 Diana was born Period: Jul 1, 1961 to Aug 31, 1997 life of Diana Jun 5, 1970 Diana is sent to her first boarding school Jul 6, 1977 Diana finishes her schooling at West Heath secondary school in Kent. Aug 7, 1977 PrincessDiana first met Charles as a 16 year old at Althorpe Feb 24, 1981 Princess Diana gets engaged to Prince Charles Jul 29, 1981 Princces Diana and Prince Charles wedding Jun 21, 1982 Diana gives birth to Prince William Sep 15, 1984 Birth of Prince Henry Mar 29, 1992 Diana’s father dies of a heart attack in a London hospital. Dec 9, 1992 Buckingham Palace announces the separation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Aug 28, 1996 Charles and Diana are divorced. Aug 31, 1997 Diana, Al Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul, die in a high-speed car crash in a Paris tunnel. Sep 6, 1997 Funeral of Princess Diana