Diana, Princess of Wales
| ♕ Diana, Princess of Wales | |
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Official portrait, 1997
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| Full name | Diana Frances Spencer |
| Born | July 1, 1961 Sandringham, England |
| Died | August 31, 1997 (aged 36) Paris, France |
| Children | Prince William Prince Harry |
| Relationship | 12th cousin once removed |
| 🧬 DNA Connection | |
| Connection | Extended European noble kinship network |
| Lineage | Spencer family lines intersect with historic British and Scottish noble families |
Biography
Diana, Princess of Wales, born Diana Frances Spencer, was a member of the British aristocratic Spencer family, one of the most prominent noble houses in England. She became internationally known following her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981.
Diana was widely admired for her humanitarian work, including her advocacy for AIDS patients and her role in the campaign against landmines.
Through her Spencer lineage, she descended from a network of British and Scottish noble families, including associations with historic houses such as the Burnett of Leys family.