Timeline of Princess Diana's Life

Diana Frances Spencer is born

Jul 1, 1961

Baby Picture of Diana SpencerDiana Frances Spencer is born to Frances, her mother, and Edward John Spencer, her father in Sandringham, England.

Parent's Divorce

Jul 1, 1967

Quick Overview of Diana's LifeDiana was eight years old when her parents divorced, after her mother later had an affair. Her mother leaves the family house and the parents battled for custody of their children. Diana and her brother Charles spend time at both parents house.Their father eventually won custody of Diana and her brother Charles.

Prince Charles first met Diana

Jul 1, 1977

Meeting Prince Charles Prince Charles first met Diana as a 16 year old in Althorpe at Northamptonshire, estate to her father's family for almost 500 years. Charles was dating Diana's older sister Sarah, and they did not get romantically involved for another three years.

The Wedding of Diana and Charles

Jul 29, 1981

Video From the Royal Wedding of 1981 The marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles was broadcast on television around the world, and millions of people watched, making it the wedding of the century.

First Heir to the Throne

Jun 21, 1982

Video of Prince William's Brith
Prince William Arthur Philip Louis was born at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He is second in line to the Royal throne after Charles.

Birth of Second Child

Sep 15, 1984

Video from Price Harry's BirthOn Sept. 15, 1984, Prince Henry Charles Albert David, also known as Harry, was born.

Royal Family Visits Ontario

Oct 23, 1991

Royal Visit to OntarioCharles and Diana, and their sons, visit Ontario, Canada on their final trip to Canada together. After performing official duties her and her sons rode the Maid of the Mist at Niagra Falls.

Buckingham Palace Annouces Seperation

Dec 9, 1992

The Prince And Princess Separate 1992Buckingham Palace announces the separation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince Charles and Diana get a Divorce

Aug 28, 1996

Charles and Diana Divorce Diana gets a $30-million settlement, and both Charcles and Diana got equal access to the children. Though still able to use the title “Princess”, Diana is no longer “Her Royal Highness”.Even after the divorce, Diana maintained a high level of popularity. She devoted herself to her sons and charitable efforts.

Death of Princess Diana

Aug 31, 1997

BBC Airing News of Princess Diana's Car Accident
While visiting Paris, Diana's car was in a high speed crash, trying to escape from the paparazzi. Diana initially survived the crash, but later passed away due to the intensity of her injuries, at a Paris hospital a few hours later. The driver and Al-Fayed, Egyptian film producer and playboy who had a romance with her, were also killed, and a bodyguard was seriously injured.