Princess Diana, born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961, was a British royal figure known as the Princess of Wales through her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales (now King Charles III). She was the daughter of John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, and Frances Roche, and grew up within the British nobility, living near the royal family at Sandringham. Diana married Charles in a highly publicized ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1981, watched by hundreds of millions worldwide. Together, they had two sons, Prince William (born 1982) and Prince Harry (born 1984), who are second and sixth in line to the British throne, respectively[1][2][3][5]. Diana quickly became a beloved public figure, often called the “People’s Princess” for her warmth, charisma, and dedication to humanitarian causes. She was noted for her fashion influence and for using her celebrity status to support numerous charities, particularly those working with HIV/AIDS patients, landmine victims, and children[1][2][6]. Her approach to parenting was also considered unconventional within royal norms, as she sought to raise her children with a sense of normalcy, including public schooling and everyday activities[4]. Her marriage to Charles was troubled by incompatibility and infidelities, leading to their separation in 1992 and divorce in 1996. Despite the split, she remained a significant and influential figure until her death in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, at age 36[1][2][3]. Diana’s legacy endures through her charitable work, her sons’ public roles, and her lasting impact on the modern British monarchy. Her life continues to be widely remembered and studied as an example of grace under intense public scrutiny.