Princess
Diana or ‘Lady Di ‘was affectionately known for her compassionate and nurturing
nature. She loved everyday citizens, always offering a hand to those around
her. Rising to prominence on her engagement to King Charles, Queen Elizabeth
II’s eldest, the world soon learned of her, spotlight in tail. Many believe
that the cult following of the paparazzi is what pushed her to her early and
untimely death.
People
are used to seeing photos of the late Princess, however most of the time they
come across as highly choreographed. The following images of Ladu Di are more
candid, uncommon, and unique.
These
photos show Princess Diana as the kind and compassionate woman we all grew to
love
A
ski trip with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Prince
William proposed to Kate with his mother’s ring, with Kate Middleton inheriting
the 12-carat sapphire ring surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds set in white
gold which was originally ordered from a Garrard jewelry collection catalog.
This was one choice that Princess Diana stand out from other British royals.
Princess
Diana was so excited on her wedding day that she called her future husband
Philip Charles Arthur George instead of just Charles Philip.
Princess
Diana had a tough time adjusting to her royal duties
“According
to her brother Charles Spencer, Princess Diana had a hard time wearing the
tiara at the beginning because it caused her to have terrible headaches. In
the evening we all went to a sort of semi-private party and she was there and I
just remember she had a cracking headache also since she wasn’t used to wearing
a tiara all morning,” he said in an interview.
As
a result of a poorly planned 25 foot train on her wedding dress, Princess Diana’s
dress was tremendously difficult to walk in, leaving it in a state when she
entered the horse drawn carriage.
When
interviewed after the engagement on whether the couple were truly in love,
Charles replied, “Whatever ‘in love’ means,” to Diana’s “Of course.”
Princess
Diana was hands-on in the planning of her wedding
The
dress design papers were torn up after Princess Diana’s approval to avoid any
leaks to the press.
Prince
Charles and Princess Diana received rather unique wedding gifts, with the
Reagans gifting them a handcrafted porcelain centerpiece and an engraved
Steuben bowl. Other gifts were a pair of gloves made from 100 year old silk, a
timepiece set with diamonds and sapphires and many other extravagant treasures.
The
wedding day saw the couple exposed for sharing a common ancestor – Henry VII of
the Tudors. This made them 16th cousins once removed.
A
honeymoon where sleep was the real treat
When
photographed on their honeymoon, a lip reader mentioned that it seemed during
their conversation, the newlyweds said, “The honeymoon was the ideal time to
catch up on sleep…”
Taken
in 1980, before Diana became a Princess.
Diana
on her trip to Angola in 1997 where she visited landmine victims.
With
her son Harry, wearing matching outfits as he points out his tongue to the
crowd.
Princess
Diana pictured with her stepmother whom the media dubbed “wicked
stepmother” because of her turbulent relationship with Diana.
Diana
enjoys a holiday with her partner Dodi Rayed. She died just days after.
The
Princess is having a blast at the beach while wearing an animal print bathing
suit.
Fondly
known as the ‘People’s Princess’
Dubbed
“The People’s Princess” because of her love for her people, her
generosity, and her big heart.
Pictured
in Australia’s Northern Territory, at Alice Springs.
Accompanied
by her husband, leaving the hospital after giving birth to her first son, William.
One
of the most famous photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana taken at
Buckingham Palace right after they announced their engagement on Sunday,
February 24, 1981.
Charles
and Diana first greet the crowds as a married couple.
Their
first kiss as a married couple.
Family
portrait taken on October 6, 1984, at Kensington Palace.
Family
time!
Prince
William’s christening.
The
princess lovingly addresses a supporter.
Photo
of the happy couple and their son William.
In
this particular image, the world unanimously agreed that Princess Diana was
breathtakingly beautiful, which probably makes this the most beautiful photo of
the late princess ever to be captured.
A
mother, leader, and inspiration to us all, she will forever remain in our
hearts.
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