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    Diana Princess of Wales Chronology - Her Memory Lives On

    The 50th Anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wale's Birth is July 1, 2011

    By Pearl Grace | Yahoo! Contributor Network – Wed, Jun 29, 2011
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    Had Diana, Princess of Wales lived, she would have celebrated her 50th birthday this year. The whole world mourned her death; many recalled how they were riveted in front of the television on the day of her fairy-tale wedding. Here are some special dates in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.

    July 1, 1961

    Lady Diana Frances Spencer was born in Sandringham, Norfolk, England to John Edward Spencer, 37 and Lady Frances Spencer, 25 (then Lord and Lady Althorp). Diana had 2 older sisters and a younger brother would be born later.

    1969

    Diana's parents legally divorced. Her mother eventually remarried, and became Mrs. Shand Kydd.

    1975

    Diana's father, John Edward became the Earl of Spencer, making Diana the Lady Princess Diana Spencer.

    1977

    Lady Princess Diana attends school at the Institute Alpin Videmanette in Rougemont, Switzerland.

    1979

    Lady Princess Diana begins teaching kindergarten in London.

    February 24, 1981

    Lady Princess Diana became engaged to The Prince of Wales, Charles.

    July 29, 1981

    Lady Princess Diana married Prince Charles in St. Paul's Cathedral in London, according to the British Monarchy website.

    June 21, 1982

    Princess Diana's and Prince Charles' first child, a son, William Arthur Phillip Louis was born.

    September 15, 1984

    A second son, Henry Charles Albert David, was born to Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

    February, 1989

    Princess Diana visits a leprosy clinic in Indonesia.

    February, 1992

    Princess Diana went to Mother Teresa's Hospice for the Sick and Dying in Kolkata, India and visited all of the patients there one by one. After this visit, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa forged a strong bond (Princess Diana the Work Continues website).

    December, 1992

    Princess Diana and Prince Charles' marital separation was formerly announced by the Prime Minister.

    1994

    The title of "International Humanitarian of the Year" in the U.S. was given to Diana, Princess of Wales.

    July, 1995

    Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles appeared officially together for the final time at the VJ Day Celebrations in London.

    August 28, 1996

    Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles' divorce was finalized. Kensington Palace continued to be her home where her sons stayed with her when school was out.

    August 30, 1997

    Diana, Princess of Wales died in a tragic car accident in Paris. She was on a date with Dodi Fayed, whom she had been dating for a short time.

    September 6, 1997

    Diana, Princess of Wale's funeral took place at Westminster Abbey, as stated by the British Monarchy website. She was laid to rest on the Althorp estate (her family's home) on a small island on a lake.

    For more information regarding Diana, Princess of Wales, see the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund The Work Continues website or The Official Website of the British Monarchy.

    Sources - All chronological information was compiled from the following two websites:

    Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund The Work Continues website

    The Official Website of the British Monarchy

     

    7 comments

    • Delicia
      Delicia  •  10 mths ago
      Lovely tribute!
    • franklin
      franklin  •  10 mths ago
      she touched so many lives and should simply be remembered for that.i ope charles finds peace in his heart
    • PamW
      PamW  •  10 mths ago
      I feel that Princess Di was one of the most influential women of all time. She also seemed to be a very passionate and loving person, that had personal problems just like everyone else, and didn't really care who knew it. She could have related to about anyone, and if she had lived, probably would have went on to be a very, very important spokesperson for everyone. I loved her, and wish I could have met her in person.
    • Abby Greenhill
      Abby Greenhill  •  10 mths ago
      She was one of a kind and we have to wonder 'what could have been?'
    • Tresa
      Tresa  •  10 mths ago
      I will always love and cherish Diana's spirit and her legacy, especially in her sons' lives.
    • Becky Brooks
      Becky Brooks  •  10 mths ago
      I was so sad when she died. such a tragic end
    • encense
      encense  •  10 mths ago
      even tho princess Diana no longer living her spirit guiding her two sons .
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