The ‘People’s Princess’: 25 Years Since Princess Diana’s Death
In this file photo taken on January 27, 1988 Princess of Wales Diana poses, during her visit to the Footscray Park in suburb of Melbourne. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on January 27, 1988 Princess of Wales Diana poses, during her visit to the Footscray Park in suburb of Melbourne. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on August 19, 1995 Prince Charles (R), Princess Diana (L) and their children William (2nd R) and Harry (2nd L) watch the march past on a dais on the mall as part of the commemorations of VJ Day. – Twenty-five years on from the death of their mother, princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry are struggling to maintain their formerly close relationship.
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In this file photo taken on August 19, 1995 Prince Charles (R), Princess Diana (L) and their children William (2nd R) and Harry (2nd L) watch the march past on a dais on the mall as part of the commemorations of VJ Day. – Twenty-five years on from the death of their mother, princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry are struggling to maintain their formerly close relationship.
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In this file photo taken on January 1, 1993 Diana, The Princess of Wales (2nd R) heads out into the surf as her sons William and Harry enjoy the waters of Indian Castle Beach during a vacation on Nevis. – Twenty-five years on from the death of their mother, princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry are struggling to maintain their formerly close relationship.
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In this file photo taken on January 1, 1993 Diana, The Princess of Wales (2nd R) heads out into the surf as her sons William and Harry enjoy the waters of Indian Castle Beach during a vacation on Nevis. – Twenty-five years on from the death of their mother, princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry are struggling to maintain their formerly close relationship.
© AFP 2022 / Jean-Loup GautreauHeadshot of Britain’s Princess Diana made on November 11, 1988 at Orly, near Paris, at the end of her official visit to France. 
4/15Headshot of Britain’s Princess Diana made on November 11, 1988 at Orly, near Paris, at the end of her official visit to France. © AP Photo / Chris O’MearaPrincess Diana, far right, smiles as she rides along Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on August 26, 1993. The Princess is spending a few private vacation days at the theme park with her sons William and Harry. 
5/15Princess Diana, far right, smiles as she rides along Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on August 26, 1993. The Princess is spending a few private vacation days at the theme park with her sons William and Harry. © AFP 2022 / Yoshikazu MikamiDiana, Princess of Wales (L) holds the traditional Japanese doll presented by Tokubei Yamada (C), on May 11, 1986 at the Akasaka Guest Palace of Tokyo. 
6/15Diana, Princess of Wales (L) holds the traditional Japanese doll presented by Tokubei Yamada (C), on May 11, 1986 at the Akasaka Guest Palace of Tokyo. © AFP 2022 / Johnny Eggitt
In this file photo taken on November 20, 1995 Britain's Princess of Wales departs her London Health club before her controversial TV interview later this evening. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on November 20, 1995 Britain's Princess of Wales departs her London Health club before her controversial TV interview later this evening. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on March 17, 1997 South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and Princess Diana speak with the press after meeting in the Mandela's home, Goldendale, in Cape Town, South Africa. It is Diana's first public appearance since her arrival in South Africa last week to visit her brother Charles Spencer. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on March 17, 1997 South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and Princess Diana speak with the press after meeting in the Mandela's home, Goldendale, in Cape Town, South Africa. It is Diana's first public appearance since her arrival in South Africa last week to visit her brother Charles Spencer. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
© AFP 2022 / Terry LeungPrincess Diana hands a cane to the old lady who dropped it during her visit to the Wing Chak House, an organization providing and social care for the elderly in Hong Kong on November 9, 1989. 
9/15Princess Diana hands a cane to the old lady who dropped it during her visit to the Wing Chak House, an organization providing and social care for the elderly in Hong Kong on November 9, 1989. © AP Photo / Alastair GrantA Christie’s employee holds a photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales by Mario Testino, dated 1997, at Christie’s auction house in London, Wednesday, May, 19, 2010. The photograph which is due to be auctioned on May 21, is valued at 18-22,000 pounds (US$ 26-31.900). 
10/15A Christie’s employee holds a photograph of Diana, Princess of Wales by Mario Testino, dated 1997, at Christie’s auction house in London, Wednesday, May, 19, 2010. The photograph which is due to be auctioned on May 21, is valued at 18-22,000 pounds (US$ 26-31.900). © AFP 2022 / Manoocher DeghatiPrincess Diana of Wales (C) visits Khufu, the great Pyramid in Giza, 15 kms from Cairo on May 12, 1992. – The Princess is on the second day of her five-day visit to Egypt. The man on the left is the door keeper to the Pyramid and the suited man holding her arm is an aide from Buckingham Palace. 
11/15Princess Diana of Wales (C) visits Khufu, the great Pyramid in Giza, 15 kms from Cairo on May 12, 1992. – The Princess is on the second day of her five-day visit to Egypt. The man on the left is the door keeper to the Pyramid and the suited man holding her arm is an aide from Buckingham Palace. © AFP 2022 / Joel Robine/Pool
In this file photo taken on September 6, 1997 a message saying "Mummy" sits on the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Westminster Abbey in London at the funeral ceremony.
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In this file photo taken on September 6, 1997 a message saying "Mummy" sits on the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Westminster Abbey in London at the funeral ceremony.
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In this file photo taken on September 6, 1997 the hearse carrying the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales takes her on her final journey to the Althorpe family home in Northamptonshire which she will be buried on a small island on a lake in the grounds of the estate. The hearse is seen passing by Big Ben in Parliament Square following the funeral service at Westminister Abbey. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on September 6, 1997 the hearse carrying the coffin of Diana, Princess of Wales takes her on her final journey to the Althorpe family home in Northamptonshire which she will be buried on a small island on a lake in the grounds of the estate. The hearse is seen passing by Big Ben in Parliament Square following the funeral service at Westminister Abbey. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
© AP PhotoThe Princess of Wales waves to onlookers while boarding the train at Waterloo Station on July 29, 1981, as she and Prince Charles set off on their honeymoon. 
14/15The Princess of Wales waves to onlookers while boarding the train at Waterloo Station on July 29, 1981, as she and Prince Charles set off on their honeymoon. © AFP 2022 / Paul J. Richards
In this file photo taken on September 4, 1997, candles, flowers and other tributes line the steps of the British Embassy in Washington, DC, in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
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In this file photo taken on September 4, 1997, candles, flowers and other tributes line the steps of the British Embassy in Washington, DC, in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. – From her engagement to Prince Charles as a shy teenager to her roles as doting mother, humanitarian and global celebrity, Diana's turbulent life still captivates people around the world.
