Rarely seen moments from Princess Diana's life
Princess Diana
Known for her warmth, compassion and devotion to ordinary people, Princess Diana, affectionately known as the People's Princess, remains a beloved figure who forever changed Britain and the monarchy with her influence and humanity. Her life in the spotlight began immediately after her engagement to Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and heir to the British throne. From that moment on, she was constantly hounded by the media, and many believe that this constant publicity ultimately contributed to her untimely death.
Princess Diana
One memorable trip shows her on the ski slopes with her young sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. These family outings are rare moments that show the princess away from her official royal duties as a loving mother enjoying precious moments with her children.
Unlike other British royal engagement rings, which are custom-made, Diana's iconic 12-carat sapphire ring surrounded by 14 diamonds was ordered from the Garrard catalog. When Diana died, Prince William chose the same ring to propose to Kate Middleton, adding further sentimental value to this exquisite item.
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On her wedding day, the young and excited Diana got her husband's name wrong, calling him Philip Charles Arthur George instead of the correct order Charles Philip.
In an interview, Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, said that she initially had difficulty wearing the tiara, as its weight gave her headaches. "I remember at an evening party she had a bad headache because she had been wearing it all morning," he said.
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