[372][373], The Princess chose her dressing style based on both the royal family's demands and popular modern styles in Britain,[374] and developed her personal fashion trend. [277] Despite Diana's wishes, the executors (her mother and sister) "petitioned the probate court for a "variance" of the will", and the letter of wishes was ignored "because it did not contain certain language required by British law". Works such as They Wanted You To Be Destroyed (1999)[417] related to Diana's bulimia, while others included affectionate texts such as Love Was on Your Side and Diana's Dress with puffy sleeves. The Queen, The Prince and The Princess of Wales agreed that the Princess was to be known after the divorce as Diana, Princess of Wales, without the style of 'Her Royal Highness' (as The Princess was given the style 'HRH' on marriage she would therefore be expected to give it up on divorce). Boyd's pink tricorn hat Diana wore for her honeymoon was later copied by milliners across the world and credited with rebooting an industry in decline for decades. [326] Roberts also questioned whether she had achieved anything different from other members of the royal family and added that Diana was neither "a saint" nor "a revolutionary" figure, but "may have encouraged some people" to tackle issues such as landmines, AIDS and leprosy. [188] In 1989, she opened Landmark Aids Centre in South London. Let's give them what they want. In December 1992 it was announced that The Prince and Princess of Wales had agreed to separate. [375] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, she wore outfits and ensembles by numerous notable fashion designers. [366] Copies of her Vogue-featured pink chiffon blouse by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, which appeared on the magazine's cover on her engagement announcement day, sold in the millions. [325] In Theodore Dalrymple's opinion, her popularity stemmed from "both her extreme difference from common people and her similarity to them". [233] The courts granted an injunction against Taylor and MGN that prohibited "further publication of the pictures". "[143] Despite the protocol problems of travelling to a Muslim country, she made a trip to Pakistan later that year in order to visit a rehabilitation centre in Lahore as a sign of "her commitment to working against drug abuse". [64][65], The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh hosted a meeting between Charles and Diana and unsuccessfully tried to effect a reconciliation. [310] Diana's unique type of charity work, which sometimes included physical contact with people affected by serious diseases occasionally had a negative reaction in the media. "[164], Diana's extensive charity work also included campaigning for animal protection and fighting against the use of landmines. In January 1997, she visited Angola as part of her campaign. I thank you for the support you are giving me and my family as we come to terms with her death and the void she has left in our midst. "[314] Author Anne Applebaum believed that Diana has not had any impact on public opinions posthumously;[164] an idea supported by Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian who also wrote in his article that Diana's memory and influence started to fade away in the years after her death,[350] while Peter Conrad, another Guardian contributor, argued that even in "a decade after her death, she is still not silent,"[317] and Allan Massie of The Telegraph described Diana as "the celebrity of celebrities" whose sentiments "continue to shape our society". [429], In 2017, Prince William and Prince Harry commissioned two documentaries to mark the 20th anniversary of her death. [10] The Spencers leased the house from its owner, Queen Elizabeth II. My mother once said that this country felt like a "home away from home" for the Queen of Canada. Considered to be very photogenic, she was a leader of fashion in the 1980s and 1990s. [405] Princess Diana Drive was named in her memory in Trenton, New Jersey. Even as a child, Princess Diana was no stranger to the House of Windsor royal family.Diana, born on July 1, 1961, was "the youngest daughter of the then Viscount and Viscountess Althorp, now the late Earl Spencer and the Hon Mrs Shand-Kydd," as noted by the BBC.She was born at Sandringham, which is one of the Queen's private estates, and spent much of her early childhood there as well. "[360], The Princess was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1989. [154] Biographer Sarah Bradford commented, "The only cure for her suffering would have been the love of the Prince of Wales, which she so passionately desired, something which would always be denied her. Finden Sie perfekte Stock-Fotos zum Thema Years Since Birth Of Diana Princess Of Wales sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. The Prince and Princess were divorced on 28 August 1996. [458], Diana's American lineage came from her great-grandmother Frances Ellen Work, daughter of wealthy American stockbroker Franklin H. Work from Ohio, who was married to her great-grandfather James Roche, 3rd Baron Fermoy, an Irish peer. This fictional work starts with the world discovering Diana alive and enjoying a happy undercover new life in a dangerous cantegril on the outskirts of Montevideo. The best way in which to record our appreciation of her work, and the work of NGOs that have campaigned against landmines, is to pass the Bill, and to pave the way towards a global ban on landmines. [143] She subsequently travelled to Germany in January 1991 to visit RAF Bruggen, and later wrote an encouraging letter which was published in Soldier, Navy News and RAF News. [22] They met with President Alessandro Pertini. "[87][88] Charles's aunt, Princess Margaret, burned "highly personal" letters that Diana had written to the Queen Mother in 1993. Aus Dianas Ehe mit Charles stammen die Söhne William und Harry, der eigentlich Henry heißt. Your new building, which is so clearly based on ideas of openness and accessibility, will provide an exciting forum for Londoners as your debates ebb and flow. [66] Philip wrote to Diana and expressed his disappointment at the extramarital affairs of both her and Charles; he asked her to examine their behaviour from the other's point of view. Media attention and public mourning were extensive after her death in a car crash in a Paris tunnel in 1997 and subsequent televised funeral. [281] Diana's engagement ring and her yellow gold watch were given to Harry and William, respectively. They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. [120][121] Diana was represented by Anthony Julius in the case. [109][110], The interview proved to be the tipping point. The tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales occurred on Sunday 31 August 1997 following a car accident in Paris, France. [321] Brown also believed that Diana was capable of charming people with a single glance. In November 2002, a £4,000 bronze plaque was unveiled by Earl Spencer at Northampton Guildhall as a memorial to his sister. [388], Following the opening of an exhibition of Diana's clothes and dresses at Kensington Palace in 2017, Catherine Bennett of The Guardian said such exhibitions are among the suitable ways to commemorate public figures whose fashion styles were noted due to their achievements. "[175] Diana became president of the hospital on 27 June 1989. [169][166] In 1988, she became patron of the British Red Cross and supported its organisations in other countries such as Australia and Canada. The bride wore a silk taffeta dress with a 25-foot train designed by the Emanuels, her veil was held in place by the Spencer family diamond tiara, and she carried a bouquet of gardenias, lilies-of-the-valley, white freesia, golden roses, white orchids and stephanotis. [410] In December 2017, it was announced that Ian Rank-Broadley had been commissioned to execute the statue. [456] She was also descended from the House of Stuart through Charles II of England by Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond, and Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton, and his brother James II of England by Henrietta FitzJames. [348], In an article written for The Independent in 1998, journalist Yvonne Roberts observed the sudden change in people's opinion of Diana after her death from critical to complimentary, a viewpoint supported by Theodore Dalrymple who also noticed the "sudden shift from cruel personal abuse to absurdly exaggerated respect". [206][207] In June 1997, she gave a speech at a landmines conference held at the Royal Geographical Society, and travelled to Washington, D.C. to help promote the American Red Cross landmines campaign. [14] In 1976, Lord Althorp married Raine, Countess of Dartmouth. The Princess's last public engagements were during her visit to Bosnia from 7 to 10 August, when she visited landmine projects in Travnic, Sarajevo and Zenezica. "[19] Alicia Carroll of The New York Times described Diana as "a breath of fresh air" who was the main reason the royal family was known in the United States. In recognition of her effect as a philanthropist, Stephen Lee, director of the UK Institute of Charity Fundraising Managers, said "Her overall effect on charity is probably more significant than any other person's in the 20th century. 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In January 2017, Diana's sons commissioned a statue of their mother for Kensington Palace to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death. [143] In 1990 during a speech for Turning Point she said, "It takes professionalism to convince a doubting public that it should accept back into its midst many of those diagnosed as psychotics, neurotics and other sufferers who Victorian communities decided should be kept out of sight in the safety of mental institutions. Lady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981. [423][424] Vine intended to portray Diana's combined strength and vulnerability as well as her closeness to her two sons. [53], Diana gave her sons wider experiences than was usual for royal children. [117], Diana dated the British-Pakistani heart surgeon Hasnat Khan, who was called "the love of her life" by many of her closest friends after her death,[236][237][238] and she is said to have described him as "Mr Wonderful". [360], Catherine Walker was among Diana's favourite designers[375] with whom she worked to create her "royal uniform". Her outstanding community spirit was recognised with an award from West Heath. The Princess was taken to the La Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, where she underwent two hours of emergency surgery before being declared dead at 0300 BST. [452] Her great-grandmother was Margaret Baring, a member of the German-British Baring family of bankers and the daughter of Edward Baring, 1st Baron Revelstoke. "[333] Her brother, the Earl Spencer, captured her role: Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. She was no saint and her death changed nothing", "What was the secret behind Bella Hadid's sensational Cannes dress? [16] She later described her childhood as "very unhappy" and "very unstable, the whole thing". [352] For her foreign tours and state visits, Walker and her husband used to do research and were determined to design clothes that would not outshine Diana,[360] a viewpoint supported by Taki Theodoracopulos, who believes Diana did not want "to let her clothes wear her". [360] Versace also pointed out that "[she doesn't] think that anyone, before or after her, has done for fashion what Diana did". [143] In November 1990, the royal couple went to Japan to attend the enthronement of Akihito. The Princess was the first Englishwoman to marry an heir to the throne for 300 years (when Anne Hyde married the future James II from whom The Princess was descended). [44], The couple had residences at Kensington Palace and Highgrove House, near Tetbury. [134] In 1983, she was targeted by the Scottish National Liberation Army who tried to deliver a letter bomb to her. [159] The Princess visited many other countries, including Belgium, Nepal, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe, alongside numerous others. [233] MGN later issued an apology after facing much criticism from the public. [187] In June 1997, her dresses and suits were sold at Christie's auction houses in London and New York, and the proceeds that were earned from these events were donated to charities. As Princess of Wales, Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at functions across the Commonwealth realms. [270], The initial French judicial investigation concluded that the crash was caused by Paul's intoxication, reckless driving, speeding (65 mph), and effects of prescription drugs. In the interview, he said he had rekindled his relationship with Camilla in 1986 only after his marriage to Diana had "irretrievably broken down". "[81][82] It is thought she was referring to Barry Mannakee,[83] who was transferred to the Diplomatic Protection Squad in 1986 after his managers had determined that his relationship with Diana had been inappropriate. [20] She joined her sisters at West Heath Girls' School in Sevenoaks, Kent, in 1973. A shy, insecure child, she was raised largely by nann… [401] Several other countries issued commemorative stamps that year, including Great Britain, Somalia, and Congo. "[5] Diana grew up in Park House, situated on the Sandringham estate. His was the final rejection; the way in which he consistently denigrated her reduced her to despair. [143] She made several lengthy visits each week to Royal Brompton Hospital, where she worked to comfort seriously ill or dying patients. He was then 29 and dating her older sister, Lady Sarah. Other official overseas visits undertaken with the Prince included Australia (for the bicentenary celebrations in 1988), Brazil, India, Canada, Nigeria, Cameroon, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Japan (for the enthronement of Emperor Akihito). [299], In January 2017, a series of letters that Diana and other members of the royal family had written to a Buckingham Palace steward were sold as a part of a collection titled "the private letters between a trusted butler and the royal family". Diana, Princess of Wales: Tertiary Education (US: College): Paprocki, Sherry Beck - ISBN 9781604134636 [191][192] Diana noted: "HIV does not make people dangerous to know. "[378], Diana made her debut as a Sloane Ranger in 1979 with a gown by Regamus. Aus Dianas Ehe mit Charles stammen die Söhne William und Harry, der eigentlich Henry heißt. D'Diana gëtt bis haut dacks … Australia has an enviable record at the Commonwealth Games. Mother Teresa had died the same week as Diana. [116][168][166] From 1984 to 1996, she was president of Barnardo's, a charity founded by Dr. Thomas John Barnardo in 1866 to care for vulnerable children and young people. [366][375][363] These items rapidly became fashion trends. [336] In 2002, Diana ranked third on the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons, above the Queen and other British monarchs. You can shake their hands and give them a hug. [22] She visited Mother Teresa's hospice in Kolkata, India, in 1992. Diana came to prominence in 1981 upon her engagement to Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, after a brief courtship. [369][370][371] One of Diana's favourite milliners, John Boyd, said "Diana was our best ambassador for hats, and the entire millinery industry owes her a debt." [146] She paid a formal visit to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko,[146] and visited the National Children's Hospital in Tokyo. [352] Diana chose not to practise some of the royal clothing traditions such as putting aside the tradition of wearing gloves when meeting the public as she believed it would prevent a direct connection with the people she met, such as those affected by serious diseases like AIDS patients. [425] The works, all completed in 2007, included Diana branches, Diana family picnic, Diana veil, Diana crash and Diana pram, which incorporates the quotation "I vow to thee my country". Actor 4 Credits. [265] Released as a single in 1997, the global proceeds from the song have gone to Diana's charities. [269] The original plan was for Diana to be buried in the Spencer family vault at the local church in nearby Great Brington, but Lord Spencer said he was concerned about public safety and security and the onslaught of visitors that might overwhelm Great Brington. Of her drawings, Emin maintained "They're quite sentimental ... and there's nothing cynical about it whatsoever. [38] Diana was the first Englishwoman to marry the first in line to the throne since Anne Hyde married the future James II over 300 years earlier, and she was also the first royal bride to have a paying job before her engagement. [247] By the time of Diana's death in 1997, she had not spoken to her mother in four months. In it, a young Diana lies across the lap of an unidentified man. [364] White shirt and jeans, plaid dresses, jumpsuits and sheath dresses were among the other fashion trends she tried. [390] The designer Virgil Abloh used Diana's signature looks as fragments to design new suits and attire. The Princess was a supporter of young homeless people and spoke out on behalf of them by saying that "they deserve a decent start in life". Diana, Princess of Wales (deutsch: Fürstin von Wales, geboren als Diana Frances Spencer, * 1. [400], In 1998, Azermarka issued postage stamps commemorating Diana in Azerbaijan. [111] In February 1996, Diana announced her agreement after negotiations with Charles and representatives of the Queen,[114] irritating Buckingham Palace by issuing her own announcement of the divorce agreement and its terms. Princess Diana (born Diana Frances Spencer; July 1, 1961–August 31, 1997) was the consort of Charles, Prince of Wales. Jordanova also observed that "Diana herself was not anti-establishment" and that is "Better to remember her by trying to decipher how emotions overshadow analysis and why women are the safeguards of humanitarian feelings. [154], In December 1993, she announced that she would withdraw from public life, but in November 1994 she said she wished to "make a partial return". "[161] She was expected to make regular public appearances at hospitals, schools, and other facilities, in the 20th-century model of royal patronage. A royal uniform if you like. Her sons walked in the funeral procession behind her coffin, along with her ex-husband the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, Diana's brother Lord Spencer, and representatives of some of her charities. [232] Following his remarks, charity organisations that were supported by Diana defended her, and Peter Luff called O'Hear's comments "distasteful and inappropriate". The Prince proposed on 6 February 1981 at Windsor Castle, and Lady Diana accepted, but their engagement was kept secret for two and a half weeks. Im deutschen Volksmund wird Diana bis heute oft als Lady Diana bezeichnet, auch wenn sie seit der Hochzeit mit Prinz Charles 1981 den Titel Lady nicht mehr führte. Name: Diana Frances Spencer Titel: Prinzessin von Wales Geburtstag: 1. [180][181][182] In October 1996, for her works on the elderly, she was awarded a gold medal at a health care conference organised by the Pio Manzù Centre in Rimini, Italy. Her work on the landmines issue has been described as influential in the signing of the Ottawa Treaty, which created an international ban on the use of anti-personnel landmines. [346] Nevertheless, Diana also used the media's interest in her to shine light on her charitable efforts and patronages. Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances; née Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. [323] Diana is often credited with widening the range of charity works carried out by the royal family in a more modern style. [85] In the subsequently released tapes Diana said she had feelings for that "someone", saying "I was quite happy to give all this up [and] just to go off and live with him". [213], A few months after Diana's death in 1997, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines won the Nobel Peace Prize. [430][431] This film focuses on Diana's legacy and humanitarian efforts for causes such as AIDS, landmines, homelessness and cancer. [143] They attended a dinner hosted by President Árpád Göncz and viewed a fashion display at the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest. Der Junge ist laut seinem Vater nahezu besessen von Diana. [322] She was mindful of people's thoughts and feelings, and later revealed her wish to become a beloved figure among the people, saying in her 1995 interview, that "[She would] like to be a queen of people's hearts, in people's hearts. Diana had a busy year in 1986 as she and Charles toured Japan, Indonesia, Spain, and Canada. [335] In 1999, Time magazine named Diana one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. This page is dedicated to the enduring memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Princess subsequently visited many countries including Germany, the United States, Pakistan, Switzerland, Hungary, Egypt, Belgium, France, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nepal. [175] She later chose this charity to be among the organisations that benefited from the auction of her clothes in New York. [290][291] All flags at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences were flown at half-mast on the Queen's orders. Jahrhundert schon Elisabeth Stuart, die Frau des Winterkönigs trug. ", "Princess Diana's changing fashion style explored in exhibition", "Best Cannes Film Festival dresses of all time", "See Over 50 Years of Glamour on the Cannes Red Carpet", "The Most Iconic Cannes Film Festival Dresses Of All-Time", "Princess Diana's 1987 Cannes Film Festival dress auctions for £81k! [81] Penny Junor suggested in her 1998 book that Diana was in a romantic relationship with Mannakee. [27] In London, she took an advanced cooking course, but seldom cooked for her roommates. in June, the Princess spoke at the landmines conference at the Royal Geographical Society in London, and this was followed by a visit to Washington DC in the United States on 17/18 June to promote the American Red Cross landmines campaign (separately, she also met Mother Teresa in the Bronx, New York). August 1997 zu Paräis, war als éischt Fra vum britteschen Trounfolger Charles vun 1981 bis 1996 Krounprinzessin vum Vereenegte Kinnekräich.Aus hirem Bestietnes mam Charles sinn déi zwéi Jonge William an Henry ("Harry"). The largest was outside the gates of Kensington Palace, where people continue to leave flowers and tributes. [302][303][308], On 31 August 2019, the Princess Diana 3D Virtual Museum was launched to mark the 22nd anniversary of Diana's death. The Princess spent her 36th and last birthday on 1 July 1997 attending the Tate Gallery's 100th anniversary celebrations. [107] The Princess discussed her own and her husband's extramarital affairs. [406] Diana's granddaughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (born 2015),[407][408] and her niece, Charlotte Diana (born 2012),[409] are named after her. The brothers eventually exchanged mementos and William later passed the ring to his wife, Catherine Middleton. Music included the hymns 'Christ is made the sure foundation', 'I vow to thee my country', the anthem 'I was glad' (by Sir Hubert Parry), a specially composed anthem 'Let the people praise thee' by Professor Mathias, and Handel's 'Let the bright seraphim' performed by Dame Kiri te Kanawa. Princess Diana Is Wearing A Polka Dot Day Dress Designed By Fashion Designer Victor Edelstein. [277] Eventually, one item from Diana's estate was given to each of her godchildren, while they would have received £100,000 each, had a quarter of her estate been divided between them. In 1983 she accompanied the Prince on a tour of Australia and New Zealand, and they took the infant Prince William with them. [62][63] The book, which also revealed Diana's allegedly suicidal unhappiness, caused a media storm. [22][141] In February 1989, she spent a few days in New York as a solo visit, mainly to promote the works of the Welsh National Opera, of which she was a patron. September 2017 unveiling of a memorial to Diana in Örményes, Anniversaries, commemorations, and auctions, Often used by the public and media, the style "Princess Diana" is incorrect. [37], Twenty-year-old Diana became Princess of Wales when she married Charles on 29 July 1981. Within a few years of the wedding, the Queen extended Diana visible tokens of membership in the royal family; she lent her the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara,[42][43] and granted her the badge of the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II. [149] From 1991 to 1996, she was a patron of Headway, a brain injury association. [362][376] According to Donatella Versace who worked closely with Diana alongside her brother, Diana's interest and sense of curiosity about fashion grew significantly after her separation from Charles. [432], Actresses who have portrayed Diana include Serena Scott Thomas (in Diana: Her True Story, 1993),[433] Julie Cox (in Princess in Love, 1996),[434] Amy Seccombe (in Diana: A Tribute to the People's Princess, 1998),[435] Michelle Duncan (in Whatever Love Means, 2005),[436] Genevieve O'Reilly (in Diana: Last Days of a Princess, 2007),[437][428] Nathalie Brocker (in The Murder of Princess Diana, 2007),[438] Naomi Watts (in Diana, 2013),[439] and Emma Corrin (in The Crown, 2020). [35][36] Lady Diana was well received by the Queen, the Queen Mother and the Duke of Edinburgh. [67] The Duke was direct and Diana was sensitive. [262][263] The coffin was taken to a private mortuary and then placed in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. [16] She resented Raine, whom she called a "bully", and on one occasion Diana "pushed her down the stairs". [200][201] On 2 November 2002, Mandela announced that the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund would be teaming up with the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund to help people with AIDS. She was chosen as the Woman of the Year 1987 for her efforts in de-stigmatising the conditions surrounding HIV/AIDS patients. All over the world, a standard bearer for the rights of the truly downtrodden, a very British girl who transcended nationality. The Princess made her inaugural overseas tour in September 1982, to attend the state funeral of Grace, Princess of Monaco. The event, organised by the princes William and Harry, celebrated the 46th anniversary of their mother's birth and occurred a few weeks before the 10th anniversary of her death on 31 August. He believed that by going public about her marital issues and bulimia she won the admiration of "all those who have been unhappy in their marriages" as well as people who suffered from psychological problems. Diana, Princess of Wales Childhood and teenage years. [440], Posthumously, as in life, she is most popularly referred to as "Princess Diana", a title not formally correct and one she never held. [458] Among her Scottish ancestors were Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon, and his wife Jane, and Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. [206][207] During her campaign, she was accused of meddling in politics and called a 'loose cannon' by the Earl Howe, an official in the British Ministry of Defence.