Princess Diana - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 02, 1961
Age	64
Birthplace	Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Princess Diana's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Princess of Wales, humanitarian work, marriage to Prince Charles, and her influence on the royal family and global culture.

Intro

Princess Diana, also known as Diana, Princess of Wales, was an English member of the British royal family. She became a global icon admired for her advocacy work, her charitable efforts, and her style. Diana's marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, and her subsequent public life made her one of the most famous women of her time.

Early Life & Background

Born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961, she was the fourth of five children of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp, and Frances Roche. Diana grew up close to the royal family and was educated in England and Switzerland, later working as a nursery assistant in London.

Career Highlights

Married Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981, becoming Princess of Wales.
Mother to Prince William (born 1982) and Prince Harry (born 1984).
Became known globally for her charity work, particularly in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and landmines.
Her public divorce from Prince Charles in 1996 attracted major international attention.
Tragically died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, which provoked a worldwide outpouring of grief.

Trivia

Diana's wedding to Prince Charles in 1981 was watched by an estimated 750 million people worldwide.
She was affectionately nicknamed the 'People's Princess' by the British media.
Diana was noted for her fashion sense and was a prominent public figure, frequently appearing on magazine covers.

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