Diana, Princess of Wales - Personal Life and Birth

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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.

July 1, 1961

Birth

Diana Frances Spencer was born in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.

1975

Title Change

Diana received the style Lady Diana Spencer when her father inherited his Earldom.

July 29, 1981

Marriage to Prince Charles

Lady Diana Spencer married Charles, the Prince of Wales, at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

June 21, 1982

Birth of Prince William

Diana gave birth to her first son, Prince William.

September 15, 1984

Birth of Prince Harry

Diana gave birth to her second son, Prince Harry.

December 9, 1992

Separation from Prince Charles

Diana and Prince Charles formally separated after the publication of Andrew Morton's biography detailing their marital issues.

August 28, 1996

Divorce from Prince Charles

Diana and Prince Charles were divorced; she retained her title of Princess of Wales but could no longer be called 'Her Royal Highness'.

August 31, 1997

Death

Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris while with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed.

Diana, Princess of Wales. Personal Life and Birth