THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Diana, Princess of Wales

member of the British royal family and Princess of Wales (1961–1997)

Diana, Princess of Wales was born on July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, United Kingdom and died on August 31, 1997, aged 36.

Born

July 1, 1961

Diana, Princess of Wales died aged 36.

Died: August 31, 1997

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Birthplace
Sandringham, United Kingdom
Birthplace detail
Born at Park House
Professions
peace activist, mental health advocate, HIV/AIDS activist, aristocrat, philanthropist, humanitarian, kindergarten teacher, socialite, benefactor, environmentalist
Citizenship
United Kingdom

More about Diana, Princess of Wales

Zodiac sign
Cancer
Birth name
Diana Frances Spencer
Pseudonyms
Princess Diana, Lady Di

Family

Mother
Frances Shand Kydd
Sibling
Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer
Father
John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer
Child
William, Prince of Wales
Partner
James Hewitt
Sibling
Jane Fellowes, Baroness Fellowes
Sibling
Lady Sarah McCorquodale
Partner
Hasnat Khan
Spouse
Charles III
Partner
Dodi Fayed
Child
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Official links & social profiles

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Questions people ask

How old was Diana, Princess of Wales when they died?

Diana, Princess of Wales died aged 36.

When is Diana, Princess of Wales’s birthday?

Diana, Princess of Wales’s recorded birthday is July 1.

Where was Diana, Princess of Wales born?

Diana, Princess of Wales was born in Sandringham, United Kingdom.

What was Diana, Princess of Wales’s name at birth?

Diana, Princess of Wales’s recorded birth name is Diana Frances Spencer.

When did Diana, Princess of Wales die?

Diana, Princess of Wales died on August 31, 1997.