Diana, princess of Wales: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Princess Diana • Diana Frances Spencer |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1961 • Sandringham • England |
| Died | August 31, 1997 (aged 36) • Paris • France |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Charles III • son Prince Harry, duke of Sussex • son William, prince of Wales |
Did You Know?
- Princess Diana had claimed that she believed herself to be a target for assassination before the fatal car accident of 1997 took place.
- Despite after-the-fact rumours, Diana was not pregnant at the time of her death.
- In 1987 Diana was photographed at Middlesex Hospital shaking hands with an HIV-positive man, representing a big step forward in changing attitudes toward AIDS.
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