Princess Diana would have celebrated her 57th birthday on July 1st. Despite the fact that she has not been with us for more than 20 years, she will forever remain the queen of hearts for her fans. We decided to recall the life story of this legendary woman, the secrets of her style, as well as the mistakes she made. Perhaps, without having done them, her fairy tale would have had a less sad ending.

Favorite of millions: biography of Princess Diana

On July 1, 1961, a third child was born into the John Spencer family. The girl was named Diana and it is worth saying that she became a real disappointment for her father, since he wanted a son. Despite this, from childhood the baby was loved and pampered by everyone: from relatives to servants.

Unfortunately, Diana Spencer was not able to enjoy the family idyll for long. The girl's mother cheated on her father and Princess Diana's parents divorced. The relationship with her father’s new wife did not work out and throughout her childhood she lived in two homes: with her mother in Scotland and with her father in England, but she never felt truly needed anywhere.

The girl was not very enthusiastic about her studies and the teachers said that she was not very capable. Science came second for her. Ballet is her main childhood dream. However, her height did not allow her to become a ballerina. The girl had a very enthusiastic nature and she quickly found a new hobby - social activities.

Prince Charles came into Diana Spencer's life when she was 16 years old. Then he had an affair with the girl’s sister Sarah. One day, the lover gave a careless interview and after that the relationship ended. Prince Charles was not bored for long and immediately began to take a closer look at Sarah’s younger sister. Previously, he saw her only as a little girl, but now she has become perfection for him. This relationship had a happy ending.

The young people almost never separated and soon the girl was introduced to the royal family. In order to get married, Prince Charles needed to get his mother's permission. Queen Elizabeth believed that the girl was an ideal option for her already middle-aged son. At that time, he was over 30 and there was no time to look for a better candidate, so the queen did not hesitate and gave her consent.

It is worth noting that Diana was better suited to the role of Charles's wife than her sister. Attractive appearance, good origin, correct manners, modesty and innocence: the future princess had all this, which cannot be said about Sarah. But not everything was so smooth. Queen Elizabeth was afraid that her son's beloved was not at all suited to royal life. However, years will pass and she will prove that this is not the case at all.

On July 29, Princess Diana and Prince Charles got married. The wedding ceremony was a real event. Hundreds of thousands of people watched the broadcast. Everything was like in a fairy tale, but something happened that became a sensation for everyone. The word “obey” was removed from marriage vows. This was a real shock, because even Elizabeth II swore that she would listen to her husband in everything.

A year later, the couple had their first child, Prince William. A few years later, Princess Diana of Wales gave birth to her second son, Harry. A little later the woman will understand that this was her happiest time.

It didn’t take long before the princess showed everyone her domineering character. For example, she flatly refused help in selecting nannies and independently chose names for the children. She planned her schedule so that she could pick up the children from school herself. A loving mother who dotes on her firstborns: this is how Lady Di can be described.

Do not think that the Princess of Wales devoted absolutely all her time to her family. She did not forget about her royal duties. One of her main activities was charity. She took custody of orphanages, hospitals and hospitals. The British media wrote that she was an example for many, because no one had previously done this with such awe and love.

Unfortunately, the happiness in the family did not last long. Prince Charles loved a married woman for many years. Camilla Parker Bowles was his mistress. After this, the offended wife began an affair with the riding instructor.

A little later, recordings of telephone conversations where the spouses exchanged pleasantries with their lovers were leaked online. This could not continue for long and they divorced. Left alone, the woman did not give up her business, but began to engage in charity work with even greater enthusiasm.

Princess Diana's death occurred on August 31, 1997. Then she dated Dodi al Fayed, who was the son of an Egyptian multi-billionaire. There were rumors that they were planning to get married soon.

On that fateful day, Princess Diana and Dodi al Fayed were together. They tried to hide from the paparazzi and got into an accident. The lover died on the spot, and the woman died several hours later when she was taken to the hospital. How Princess Diana died is still a mystery. There are rumors that the accident was faked. After the incident, the police spent a long time investigating how Princess Diana died and, according to the official version, the cause of death was an accident. The only survivor is the bodyguard, who does not remember the events of that night.

Many years have passed, but the cause of Princess Diana's death raises many doubts. When the royal family learned of what had happened, Elizabeth II refused to declare national mourning, but this angered the people. A huge number of people came to say goodbye to Princess Diana's funeral.

Princess Diana's grave is in Elthropa.

People are still coming to the scene of the accident in which the woman got into. Police and detectives are still trying to understand the true cause of death.

Princess Diana's children honor her memory. At his wedding to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry himself collected a bouquet of flowers that his mother loved so much. Princess Diana's ring is now worn by Prince Harry's wife.

Lady Di: what were her main mistakes

Princess Diana made several fatal mistakes during her life. Perhaps if she had looked at some things differently, the ending of her story would have been different. Currently, more than one documentary film has been made about Princess Diana, which shows her life as it really was.

Underestimated her opponent

At the time of his marriage, Prince Harry's father had been having an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles for 9 years. Diana knew about this, but despite this she accepted the offer. It remains a mystery how she was going to outshine her rival.

After Lady Di's death, a fragment of a letter she wrote to her maid of honor appeared online. It said that the honeymoon was not at all how she had imagined it, but was an excellent opportunity to get some sleep.

Gave scandalous interviews

In 1995, a woman gave the most scandalous interview to the BBC. In it, she openly shared everything that happened during 15 years of marriage, about her suicide attempts and infidelity. After this, the public learned that Princess Diana's husband had been cheating on her for many years. The interview was discussed for a very long time. Perhaps it influenced the “accident” with Lady Di.

Loved attention to her person

Princess Diana was accused of the fact that at the beginning of her marriage to Prince Charles, she liked to “inflate mountains out of molehills” and thereby stir up the interest of the press. For example, she once performed almost naked on the stage of Covent Garden. The second stunt was dancing with John Travolta at a reception at the White House. Lady Di denied in all interviews that she was playing to the public and loved the attention, but in fact she was flattered by it.

Princess Diana's style: what you should learn from her

Princess Diana's style was sometimes imperfect and changed over the years. Currently, her outfits are sold at auctions for a lot of money and exhibited in the most famous museums in the world. Let's look at what Princess Diana's style was and what can we learn from her?

First miss - wedding dress

Princess Diana's wedding dress was discussed for months after the celebration. Fashion critics compared the bride to a meringue cake. The woman herself took part in the design of the outfit. The dress consisted of lace, silk taffeta, a belt with diamonds and a thousand pearls.

The choice of fabric was a real disaster. The designers and the bride herself did not think about the fact that they still needed to get to the wedding venue. As a result, the bride was wearing a rumpled dress at the altar.

Work on mistakes

After a disastrous wedding look, Princess Diana decided she needed help with her style. She approached Anna Harvey, who was working as an editor at Vogue UK at the time. Over time, the princess's outfits became an example for many. Her main rule was to buy clothes only from domestic designers.

Using the example of Princess Diana, you can learn:

• work with proportions;

• select and combine accessories (two watches on one hand, a bracelet with balls, rings on the little finger, a necklace with a letter, a pearl necklace on the back);

• carry clutches;

• use blue eyeliner;

• wear low heels and clothes in the same color;

• be an individual;
• dress simply and tastefully;

• comply with the dress code.

The death of Princess Diana was and remains even today a real tragedy for all fans. Although the woman lived a short life, thanks to her, Prince Harry of Wales and Duke William of Cambridge were born. Prince William and Kate Middleton have three wonderful children, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently became husband and wife. By the way, there are rumors that Meghan Markle is pregnant. Whether this is true or not, time will tell.

One of the most famous women of the 20th century, the former wife of Prince Charles and the mother of the second in line heir to the British throne, Prince William. Princess Diana's full name is Diana Francis Spencer, however she was known as princess Diana or lady di. Diana was called the “Queen of Hearts,” and her successes in social and charitable activities resounded throughout the world.

The Princess of Wales tragically died along with her friend Dodi Fayed in August 1997.

Princess Diana. Biography

Diana Frances Spencer born at Park House, near Sandringham, Norfolk. She was the youngest daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Elthrop: Earl Spencer and Mrs Shand-Kydd.

Diana's father was royal equerry to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. At the age of six, the princess experienced a family tragedy - her parents divorced. The girl was sent to boarding school, then to West Heath School in Kent. She excelled in sports, especially swimming, but found it difficult to study. After leaving school, Diana worked with children, first as a nanny, then as an assistant teacher at the Young England kindergarten in Knightsbridge.

Princess Diana. Personal life

On February 24, 1981, it became known that Princess Diana was engaged to Prince of Wales. They didn't seem like a very compatible couple, given their 13-year age difference. The wedding at St Paul's Cathedral was watched by television viewers around the world and 600,000 people along the route from Buckingham Palace to the cathedral. Diana became the first Englishwoman in the last 300 years to marry the heir to the throne. At that time she was 20 years old.

Diana always dreamed of a big family and a year after her marriage she gave birth to a son, Prince William. This happened on June 21, 1982. And two years later, on September 15, 1984, she had a son, Henry, better known as Harry. William became the first male heir to be raised in kindergarten. The princess tried to give her children a normal education and upbringing, refused private teachers, and her children went to school with ordinary children.

In 1987, it became known that one of the most famous couples Princess Diana And Prince of Wales fell apart. Further, many contradictory facts about their family life appeared in the press. Andrew Morton published the book “Diana: Her True Story,” based on interviews with close friends of the princess. It talked about Diana's repeated suicide attempts, the coldness of her relationship with her husband, her struggle with bulimia and suspicions about her husband's infidelities. The suspicions were not unfounded. The prince later confirmed that he had an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, a woman he dated before his marriage. Diana, in turn, told the world about postpartum depression, tense relations with the royal family in general, and that her husband did not want to be king. It was kind of a battle of ex-spouses in the media. Diana of Wales accepted the divorce only after insistence from the queen. She called the day of her divorce, August 28, 1996, the saddest day of her life.

In the summer of 1997, Lady Di made a new friend Dodi Fayed, son of millionaire Mohammed Al-Fayed. On August 30, 1997, the couple returned from a vacation on the Mediterranean to Paris. That evening, they were riding in a limousine and were followed by photographers on motorcycles who were trying to take pictures of the couple in love. This chase led to a car accident in an underground tunnel that killed princess Diana And Dodi Fayed.

Many documentaries have been made about the life and last days of Princess Diana: Diana: The Last Days of a Princess (Richard Dale), The Queen » (Stephen Frears) "She didn't become queen" ( Ekaterina Galperina).

Princess Diana. Charity

Princess Diana's popularity is largely due to her social and charitable activities, active participation in the performance of official duties of the royal family and love for the people. She actively supported charitable societies and often appeared at their meetings and visited orphanages, hospitals and schools.

One of the most important aspects of its activities is the dissemination of information about the situation of people with AIDS. Once Diana publicly shook hands with a patient, thereby emphasizing the safety of social contacts with them.

Abroad, the Princess of Wales often spoke about the plight of the disadvantaged and marginalized. In 1989, in Indonesia, she publicly shook hands with lepers to dispel myths about this disease.

Lady Di called "Queen of Hearts". In June 1997, after breaking up with her husband, Diana visited Mother Teresa, who was in poor health. And then she auctioned off 79 of her world-famous outfits, in which she appeared on magazine covers. The auction raised £3.5 million for charity.

Princess Diana can rightfully be considered the star of the British monarchy. Neither before nor after her, no one from the royal family was as loved and adored by the subjects of the “crown” as she was. Her life still arouses great interest among the media and ordinary people, although a lot of time has passed since the death of the princess.

What do we know about Diana?

Née Spencer was born in the summer of July 1, 1961 in Norfolk. Diana Frances had a noble origin. Her mother and father were viscounts and also maintained close ties to the English royal family.

Diana's father John was from the same family line as Churchill, as well as the Duke of Marlborough. All of them came from the Spencer-Churchill family. The father of the future princess himself was Viscount Elthorp.

Only through the illegitimate, but also recognized sons of King Charles II, Diana carried part of the “royal blood”. As a child, the future princess lived in Sandringham. The Viscount's daughter completed the first educational stage at home.

The girl's parents then taught her at a private school near King's Line. A little later, after failures in her studies, she entered Riddlesworth Hall School. At the age of eight, Diana experienced her parents' divorce. She, her half-sisters and brother remained to live with their father. Diana's father quickly got a new wife, but she was unable to establish contact with the children, so she played the role of an evil stepmother in their fate.

In 1975, Diana officially received the title "lady". This event was overshadowed by the death of her grandfather. At the age of twelve, Diana Francis was sent to West Hill School. She studied poorly; only Diana’s musical abilities aroused admiration.

In addition to her favorite music, Diana was fond of dancing. She loved these two activities and excelled in her creative field..

In 1978, the girl moved to live in London. She had her own home there. Being very young, Diana loved to tinker with kids, so she got a job looking after children at the Young England kindergarten as a teacher’s assistant.

How did the lady meet the prince?

The first meeting of the future princess of Britain with Prince Charles took place when she was only 16 years old. In 1977, the prince came to her father's estate to play polo.

After a short courtship, Charles invited Diana to the royal yacht. At the beginning of 1980, Diana had the honor of meeting the royal family at the family castle, Balmoral.

The press immediately drew attention to the Prince of Wales's genuine interest in the young lady. Although the engagement of the young people was kept secret, all the details of their meetings, which the media could find out, were savored by journalists from different sides almost every day.

Under such pressure, Prince Charles made a hasty proposal to Diana. This happened on February 6, 1981. Diana was then the first Englishwoman to later become a royal bride, and she was also the first bride to have a paid position before becoming a princess.

Before the wedding, the girl settled in Buckingham Palace with the Queen Mother. The Queen herself presented Diana with an elegant and intricate sapphire brooch as a sign of her affection.

Wedding celebration

The wedding of Diana and the Prince of Wales took place on July 29, 1981. The day was chosen taking into account weather conditions so that nothing could overshadow the grand celebration. The wedding ceremony took place in St. Paul's Cathedral. Why not in Westminster Abbey, which is generally accepted for monarchs and nobility? There were simply more places for guests in this cathedral. The church, of course, was not as pretentious as the abbey, but it also captivated with its surroundings and beauty.

So Lady Diana and the future queen of the hearts of her subjects became the Princess of Wales. The festive ceremony was shown by all world media. The broadcast was watched by approximately 700 thousand television viewers. Another approximately 650 thousand spectators waited for the couple on the street to enjoy the spectacle of the wedding procession.

The girl's wedding dress cost about 10 thousand pounds. The full length of her veil was also impressive, measuring 7.5 meters.

Fate after the wedding

The question of whether Charles truly loved Princess Diana remains open to this day. After the wedding, Lady Diana quit her job at the kindergarten and began her direct duties as Princess of Wales.

She visited kindergartens, schools, and charity events. Diana was very active in charity work. Helped those in need and supported AIDS patients. Its popularity among British citizens grew at a tremendous speed. Diana was literally considered an angel of mercy in the flesh. People began to call her our “Lady Di,” thereby showing special affection for her and her activities.

Every appearance, every trip abroad attracted a lot of attention to Charles’s wife. Diana very quickly became a trendsetter, managing to bring a little glamor to the strict royal dress code.

Diana loved to be in the company of children and ordinary people; she spoke openly about the problems of modern society, which earned herself even greater fame.

The princess could easily go for tea to establishments that she supported through her charitable activities. It was Diana who put an end to prejudices about AIDS patients by publicly shaking the hand of one person infected with the disease.

During her career as Charles's wife, Lady Di received the following awards:

• Order of Queen Elizabeth II;
• Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Crown;
• Egyptian Order of Virtue.

The princess had many more unofficial awards.

Unfulfilled dreams of happiness

The birth of Charles and Lady Di's first son, William, occurred on June 21, 1982. Then, on September 15, 1984, the couple's second son, Henry, was born. Diana always dreamed of a big family.

From the very beginning, the Princess of Wales insisted on a completely normal upbringing for her sons. At her insistence, they were sent to simple kindergartens, then attended an average English school.

After the birth of Prince Henry, known today as Harry, Diana and Charles' marriage began to crack. It is known that before the wedding, Charles told his friend that he did not love Diana yet, but perhaps he would be able to love her in the future.

Apparently, Charles, who was 13 years older than her, failed to fall in love with the girl. Then the couple began to live separately. After this event, Andrew Morton's book "Diana: Her True Story" was published. The manuscript was published with the consent of the princess herself and with the participation of her friends.

This is how the world learned about Lady Di’s suicide attempts, about her experiences, loneliness, and also about the fact that she struggled with bulimia for many years. This book provided evidence that Charles was still interested in his former girlfriend Camilla Parker. This hurt the Princess of Wales, and ultimately led to the couple's divorce.

The Prince and Princess of Wales officially divorced in 1996.

The couple's divorce turned into a confrontation when Diana gave a frank interview to the BBC channel. In it, she sincerely spoke about how Charles never wanted to be king and about how difficult it was for her to live in the royal family. After the divorce, Diana devoted a lot of time to her children. She appeared with them at all social events.

Diana Spencer always said that she wanted to become a queen, but she did not want the English throne, but wanted to be the queen of people's hearts. Her reputation after the divorce was slightly damaged by information about affairs with other men. So Officer Hewitt vilely made his relationship with the princess public by writing a book about it.

When the divorce proceedings ended, the princess switched from direct charitable activities to other work. She put all her dresses up for auction. The proceeds from the sale amounted to more than £3.5 million. Diana also visited her sick mother Teresa. After the divorce, the media tirelessly followed Lady Di's activities, discussing her every step and every decision she made.

Divorce: before and after

Formally, the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles broke up much earlier than the divorce proceedings began. Evil tongues said that even after marrying Diana, Charles did not end his relationship with his former girlfriend Camilla.

And Diana herself soon began an affair with cardiac surgeon Hasnat Khan. There is information that they really loved each other, but could not withstand public pressure and broke up. In addition, Khan’s parents were also against this relationship. Diana and Hasnat tried to save their relationship by leaving for Pakistan, but nothing worked out for the lovers there either.

Diana Frances Spencer's next relationship was the last in her life. So she was credited with an affair with Egyptian billionaire Dodi al-Fayed. The couple was allegedly even seen on the same yacht. But it was never possible to confirm this connection with indisputable facts.

Cause of death of Princess Diana

The Princess of Wales died from injuries acquired in a car accident on August 31, 1997. Diana was traveling in the car with her bodyguard and her “tabloid” lover Dodi al-Fayed. Everyone who was driving around Paris in that ill-fated car, except for the bodyguard, died.

Even after a lengthy investigation, the police were unable to convincingly explain why the car accident occurred..

The disaster occurred when the driver attempted to break away from reporters on motorcycles pursuing Diana. In the tunnel, he lost control, and according to one version, a collision occurred.

Princess Diana was hospitalized, but she died after two hours in the hospital. Trevor Rea Jones (Lady Di's bodyguard), having recovered from his injuries, claimed to remember nothing about the accident. After the incident, his face had to be restored almost completely using plastic surgery. The fatal scene took place in a tunnel under the Parisian Pont Alma. Diana's car collided with a concrete support.

At the age of 36, the people's favorite Lady Di passed away. A wave of grief swept across Britain and France. Memorials were erected in honor of the princess, to which people laid flowers.

The princess was buried in her native Elthorp on a secluded island. Versions of her death excited the hearts and minds of people for a long time. Some believed that Diana's death was a direct consequence of a conspiracy against her. Others blamed it on the paparazzi who followed the princess. Scotland Yard also published its version, which said that the driver's blood alcohol was three times the limit, and the speed in the tunnel was also greatly exceeded.

Many songs and poems were written in memory of Diana. Elton John and Michael Jackson also dedicated their works to her. 10 years after the accident, a film was made about Princess Diana and the last hours of her life. In addition, today stamps with her image are issued in many countries. According to inexorable statistics, Princess Diana has broken all records of popularity among British monarchs. She remained in the hearts of people as their true unofficial queen.

Biography, life story of Princess Diana of Wales

Diana Frances Spencer is the first wife of the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles of Wales.

Childhood

Diana was born on July 1, 1961 in Norfolk on the private estate of the Windsor dynasty Sandringham. The girl's father, John Spencer, was Viscount Elthropa, a member of the Spencer-Churchill family (the same family included the Duke of Marlborough and). Diana's paternal ancestors came from royal families through the illegitimate son of King Charles II and the illegitimate daughter of James II. Frances Rood, Diana's mother, was also from an aristocratic family.

Little Diana spent her childhood years in her native Sandringham Palace. There the girl received her primary education at home. The first grains of knowledge were laid in her by the experienced governess Gertrude Allen, who at one time taught Diana’s mother. A little later, Diana entered the Silfield private school, and then the Riddlesworth Hall preparatory school.

In 1969, Diana's parents divorced. The girl remained to live with her father in her home. Diana's sisters and brother remained with them. The eight-year-old girl was very upset about the separation of those closest to her. Soon John Spencer married for the second time. The new stepmother did not like the children. Living in her own family was becoming harder and harder for Diana every day.

When Diana was twelve years old, she was accepted into a privileged school for girls in Kent. Alas, Diana was unable to cope with her studies; she was never able to finish school. However, teachers noted her unconditional talent for music and dancing.

In 1975, Diana's grandfather, John's father, died. John Spencer automatically became the eighth Earl of Spencer, and Diana herself received the title of Lady. At the same time, the whole family moved to the ancient ancestral castle of Althorp House (Nottroughtonshire).

Youth

In 1977, Diana entered school in Rougemont (Switzerland). Soon the girl began to feel very homesick. As a result, in 1978, she decided to return to her native England. At first, Diana lived in the London apartment of her mother, who at that time spent most of her time in Scotland. Two years later, in honor of her eighteenth birthday, Diana received an apartment in Earls Court as a gift. There she lived for some time with three friends. To earn her living, the hardworking Lady Diana worked as an assistant teacher at the Young England kindergarten (Pimlico, central London). Dina adored children, so work was a joy for her.

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Diana met her future husband in the winter of 1977. At that time, Prince Charles came to Althrop to hunt. Diana took a liking to the noble young man at first sight.

On July 29, 1981, Diana and Charles were married at St. Paul's Cathedral (London). Diana looked simply magical - her lush silk taffeta dress with huge sleeves, a deep neckline and a long train, decorated with hand embroidery, pearls and rhinestones, became one of the most famous outfits in history. The image of the happy bride was completed by an incomparable tiara, an heirloom from Diana’s family. Three and a half thousand guests were invited to the wedding ceremony, and seven hundred and fifty million people watched the wedding process live.

In 1982, Diana gave birth to a son. The firstborn was named. Two years later, another child appeared in the family - a son.

In the early 1990s, the relationship between Diana and Charles became cold. The rift between the spouses arose due to Prince Charles's intimate relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, a married woman whom Charles dated before his wedding to Diana. Diana herself, a prominent and attractive woman, kept in touch for some time with James Hewitt, her own riding instructor. As a result, in 1992, Diana and Charles separated, but decided not to file a divorce. The queen insisted on an official break. In 1996, Diana and Charles signed all the necessary documents.

In 1997, information appeared in the press that Lady Diana began a whirlwind romance with Dodi Al-Fayed, a successful film producer and the son of an Egyptian billionaire. However, neither Diana herself nor her close friends confirmed this fact. It is likely that these were just rumors without any basis.

Social activity

It was not for nothing that Lady Diana was called the “Queen of Hearts” - the woman was famous for her tender attitude towards the people, her care for those who were much less fortunate in this life than herself. Thus, Diana was quite actively involved in charity work, was an activist in the fight against AIDS, was engaged in peacekeeping activities and opposed the production of anti-personnel mines.

In 1995, Princess Diana of Wales visited Moscow. On June fifteenth of that year, Diana visited the Tushino Children's Hospital. Diana donated expensive equipment to the medical institution. The next day, Diana went to primary school No. 751, where a kind-hearted British aristocrat opened a branch of the Waverly House fund for helping disabled children.

Awards and prizes

Princess Diana of Wales was awarded the Queen's Royal Family Order.

In 1982, Diana received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown in the Netherlands. That same year, in Egypt, the princess was awarded a special class of the Order of Virtue.

Death of Princess Diana

On August 31, 1997, Diana, Dodi al-Fayed, Trevor Rhys Jones (bodyguard) and Henri Paul (driver) were involved in a car accident in a tunnel under the Alma Bridge (Seine embankment, Paris). Dodi and Henri died on the spot. Diana was taken to the Salpêtrière hospital. For two hours, doctors fought for the life of the “queen of hearts,” but the injuries she received turned out to be incompatible with life. Lady Diana died in her hospital bed. Trevor Rhys Jones managed to survive, but his face had to be reconstructed.

The cause of the accident is still unknown. Trevor was unable to reconstruct the chain of events. Journalists put forward several versions of the disaster: Henri Paul's drunkenness, speeding in the hope of breaking away from the paparazzi, and a conspiracy theory against Diana.

In 2007, former Scotland Yard commissioner Lord John Stevens published his report, which stated that alcohol was indeed found in the driver's blood, the car was moving at speeds exceeding the permitted speed, and the passengers were not wearing seat belts. All this together led to the accident.

Princess Diana of Wales was buried on September 6 at Elthrop Estate, Northamptonshire.

Lady Diana and her influence on culture

Many books have been written about Diana in different languages.

In 1986, the British rock band Depeche Mode included the song New Dress in their album, which talks about the too close attention of reporters to Diana’s personal life.

In 1997, the Soviet and Russian rock group "