Princess Diana

July 1, 1961 Diana Frances Spencer is born to Frances and Edward John Spencer.
November 1977 Prince Charles notices Diana at a shooting party at Althorpe, the Spencer estate in Northamptonshire.
July 1980 The love affair between Prince Charles and Diana began during a polo playing weekend when they both stay at the home of friends.
February 24, 1981 The engagement was announced
July 29, 1981 The wedding in St. Paul's Cathedral.
June 21, 1982 Diana gives birth to Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor
MAY 1994 Diana and a Finnish student save a man from drowning in a pond in London's Regent's Park.
JANUARY 1997 Diana goes to Angola and launches her campaign against landmines
SEPTEMBER 4, 1997 The Queen bows to public pressure to participate in the mourning and,in an unprecedented gesture, announces the Union Jack will fly at half-mast at Buckingham Palace
SEPTEMBER 6, 1997 Hundreds of thousands of mourners line the streets of London for Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey. The procession and ceremony are watched on television in 60 countries around the world. Her body is taken to an island on the Althorp estate for burial.

Princess Diana worked with AIDS charities by publicly shaking hands with an AIDS patient, Diana helped dispel the myth that the disease was spread by simple contact. She remained an active supporter of AIDS charities for the rest of her life. The Princess of Wales has opened a new Aids centre in south-east London. The Landmark aims to be more than just a refuge and will offer advice and support on issues from housing to dietary needs.She was surprised to learn about the additional prejudices women with Aids and HIV have to deal with. In addition, the Princess of Wales took special interest in the homeless, disabled children, lepers, and the elderly. An enthusiastic ballet fan, Diana also supported the English National Ballet.

Princess Diana

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