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Princess Diana's life in pictures

Born Lady Diana Spencer in 1961, Diana, Princess of Wales was loved by so many across the world. Here, we explore images of her life, up until her tragic death in 1997.
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1962

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Lady Diana Spencer on her first birthday at Park House, Sandringham. She was the fourth child of John Spencer, Viscount Althorp and his first wife, Frances. 

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1963

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Diana, aged 2, at Park House in Sandringham, Norfolk. She grew up in Park House, which was leased from Queen Elizabeth II. 

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1965

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Diana went to school in Norfolk, before moving to an all-girls boarding school near Diss, and then Sevenoaks. She also attended a finishing school in Switzerland. 

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1970

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Lady Diana Spencer holding a croquet mallet during a game at Itchenor, West Sussex.

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1974

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It was no secret that Diana loved animals. During her lifestyle her charity work included campaigning for animal protection. 

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1980

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Diana and her soon to be husband, Prince Charles. The pair met in 1977 while visiting her home in Althorp - however at the time he was a companion of her elder sister Sarah. 

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1981

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Before she was engaged to Charles, Diana worked as a nursery assistant. 

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1981

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Here the couple are seen at Buckingham Palace on the day of their engagement in February 1981. 

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1981

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The pair married on 29 July 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral. Diana's dress was made by David Emanuel. 

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1981

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Diana and Charles on the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Scotland while on their honeymoon.

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1981

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The Prince and Princess of Wales leave Gibraltar on the Royal Yacht Britannia for their honeymoon cruise.

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1981

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Diana attends the premiere of Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' at the Odeon cinema in Leicester Square.

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1982

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A pregnant Diana during a trip to the Scilly Isles. She was now the third-highest female in the United Kingdom Order of Precedence, after the Queen and Queen Mother. 

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1982

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Diana and Charles stand on the steps of St. Mary's Hospital with Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, who was born 21 June 1982. 

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1982

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Here, the Princess of Wales visits Twyn in Wales, dressed in one of her many iconic outfits. 

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1982

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Holding baby Prince William at home in Kensington Palace. Kensington was the main home for the small family, as well as Highgrove House. 

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1983

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Posing in front of Ayer's Rock during the Royal Tour of Australia, this was the couple's first trip to Australia with a baby Prince William. 

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1984

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Prince Harry was born on 15 September 1984, and Diana is seen holding him here as they leave the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

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1984

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Launching the 'Royal Princess' liner in Southampton, the ship was named by Diana at the official ceremony. 

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1985

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Diana was an incredibly hands-on mother, and apparently made on the decisions when it came to a nanny, choosing schools and planning outings for her children. 

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