She also raised awareness and advocated ways to help people affected with cancer and mental illness. Her patronages initially centred on children and the elderly but she later became known for her involvement in two particular campaigns, that involving the social attitudes towards and the acceptance of AIDS patients, and the campaign promoted through the International Red Cross for the removal of landmines. She was celebrated in the media for her unconventional approach to charity work. Their marital difficulties became increasingly publicised, and they divorced in 1996.Īs Princess of Wales, Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at functions across the Commonwealth realms. They separated in 1992, soon after the breakdown of their relationship became public knowledge. Diana's marriage to Charles suffered due to their incompatibility and extramarital affairs. They had two sons, William and Harry, who were then second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. Their wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in 1981 and made her Princess of Wales, a role in which she was enthusiastically received by the public. In 1981, while working as a nursery teacher's assistant, she became engaged to Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Diana's activism and glamour made her an international icon and earned her enduring popularity as well as unprecedented public scrutiny, exacerbated by her tumultuous private life.ĭiana was born into the British nobility and grew up close to the royal family on their Sandringham estate.
She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales-the heir apparent to the British throne-and mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was a member of the British royal family.
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