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Who was Diana, princess of Wales?

Diana, princess of Wales, was the former consort (1981–96) of Charles, prince of Wales (later King Charles III); the mother of William (born 1982) and Harry (born 1984); and one of the foremost celebrities of her day. Her compassion, personal warmth, humility, and accessibility earned her the sobriquet “the People’s Princess.” She died in 1997 following a car crash in Paris. Diana’s death sparked an outpouring of grief, and she remains an enduring global icon.