Princess Diana: a life in pictures
The People's Princess in photos
It is 15 years since the death of Princess Diana today (31 August). She meant so many things to so many different people: a style icon, mother and devoted humanitarian. She worked tirelessly for charity raising vital funds and awareness of issues such as the campaign to ban landmines as well as extensive work with children's charities. Here Stylist looks back on the life of Diana, from her early childhood, through her royal years until her tragic death in August 1997.
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(Picture credits: Rex Features & Getty Images)
Words by Dipal Acharya
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Princess Diana, 1963
Princess Diana was born in 1961 in Sandringham,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1965
Diana's childhood was spent in the company of her… More details
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Princess Diana, 1969
Following an acrimonious custody battle, Diana's… More details
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Princess Diana, 1970
Whilst at school, Diana's academic record was… More details
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Princess Diana, 1971
Here, pictured at the age of ten, Diana shows off… More details
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Princess Diana, 1974
With her father's equestrian background, it is no… More details
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Princess Diana, 1980
Diana's work with children predated her public… More details
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Princess Diana, 1980
On a rare occasion, Diana is pictured here with… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
After a year of courting, Prince Charles and Lady… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
In their first public outing following the… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
Destined for a life in the public eye, Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
In an official portrait, Prince Charles and Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
A beaming bride-to-be, Diana leaves the Mayfair… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles on the… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
The wedding dress, designed by David and… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
The newly-wed couple emerge onto the balcony of… More details
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Princess Diana, 1981
The Prince and Princess of Wales on the banks of… More details
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Princess Diana, 1982
On the steps of St. Mary's hospital in June 1982,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1982
Diana's friendship with Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson … More details
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Princess Diana, 1983
As the mother of the future king, Diana found… More details
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Princess Diana, 1983
Despite her increased royal duties, Diana was… More details
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Princess Diana, 1983
Diana's popularity soon became a global… More details
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Princess Diana, 1984
Diana gave birth to her second son, Harry, on… More details
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Princess Diana, 1984
Eager to quash these reports, the royal couple… More details
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Princess Diana, 1985
Diana's public face remained composed. She is… More details
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Princess Diana, 1985
Always the trendsetter, Diana's choice of fashion… More details
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Princess Diana, 1986
A consistent champion of British-based designers,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1987
Princess Diana presents Prince Charles with a… More details
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Princess Diana, 1987
As the media's scrutiny relaxed, Princess Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1987
In another iconic dress, Diana visits Cannes Film… More details
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Princess Diana, 1987
The royal couple pose with Prince Harry and… More details
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Princess Diana, 1988
Diana strove to keep her sporting skills sharp… More details
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Princess Diana, 1989
Princess Diana, pictured here presenting Major… More details
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Princess Diana, 1989
Now a seasoned expert on how to command the… More details
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Princess Diana, 1989
Nicknamed 'The Elvis Dress', Diana wore another… More details
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Princess Diana, 1990
As a committed mother, Princess Diana relished… More details
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Princess Diana, 1990
Sporting another Catherine Walker creation, Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1991
Diana remained a devoted mother throughout her… More details
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Princess Diana, 1991
The Princess soon learnt to strike the perfect… More details
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Princess Diana, 1991
In the 1990s Diana became renowned for her… More details
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Princess Diana, 1992
Immersing herself in her humanitarian work the… More details
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Princess Diana, 1992
Diana maintained a high profile in the media… More details
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Princess Diana, 1993
A watershed in the Princess' adult life, Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1993
Diana photographed with Elton John backstage at a… More details
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Princess Diana, 1993
Keen to ensure that her sons did not suffer from… More details
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Princess Diana, 1994
Diana's social engagements increased the public's… More details
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Princess Diana, 1995
Unerring in her support of humanitarian causes,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1995
Another cause that Diana committed herself to was… More details
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Princess Diana, 1995
Though officially separated, Prince Charles and… More details
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Princess Diana, 1995
In a candid interview with Martin Bashir in 1995,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1996
Looking calm and resolute, the Princess visits… More details
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Princess Diana, 1996
Diana smiles while holding the daughter of an HIV… More details
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Princess Diana, 1996
In another Catherine Walker creation, Diana… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
In 1997, Diana controversially visited Angola to… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
As a strong advocate for cultural diversity, the… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
Diana was reintroduced to Mother Teresa in 1997,… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
During a trip to Lahore, Pakistan, Diana was… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
Tributes outside Kensington Palace after her… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
The young princes follow the funeral procession… More details
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Princess Diana, 1997
Taken five months before her death by Mario… More details






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