Diana Frances Spencer

Diana Frances Spencer (7 1 1961 – 8 31 1997) was a British socialite and member of the aristocracy who became Princess of Wales upon her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1981. She was widely known for her charitable work, particularly with AIDS patients and landmine victims. Diana’s marriage was troubled by publicized infidelity and personal struggles, leading to a highly publicized divorce in 1996. She died in a car crash in Paris on 8 31 1997, an event that prompted global media attention and widespread mourning. Her life had a lasting impact on public awareness of humanitarian causes and royal transparency.