Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
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Personal Life and Birth

This timeline outlines the key events in the personal life of Diana, Princess of Wales, from her birth to her death.
Birth
July 1, 1961
Diana Frances Spencer was born in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.
Title Change
1975
Diana received the style Lady Diana Spencer when her father inherited his Earldom.
Marriage to Prince Charles
July 29, 1981
Lady Diana Spencer married Charles, the Prince of Wales, at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Birth of Prince William
June 21, 1982
Diana gave birth to her first son, Prince William.
Birth of Prince Harry
September 15, 1984
Diana gave birth to her second son, Prince Harry.
Separation from Prince Charles
December 9, 1992
Diana and Prince Charles formally separated after the publication of Andrew Morton's biography detailing their marital issues.
Divorce from Prince Charles
August 28, 1996
Diana and Prince Charles were divorced; she retained her title of Princess of Wales but could no longer be called 'Her Royal Highness'.
Death
August 31, 1997
Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris while with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed.