Princess Diana Death Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About The People’s Princess

Diana, Princess of Wales died in a fatal car crash on August 31, 1997.

Diana, Princess of Wales was a member of the British Royal Family as the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales who is the heir apparent after Queen Elizabeth II. She was the mother of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Princess Diana was a beloved royal and was popularly called as the ‘people’s princess’ because of her charitable and humanitarian works. Diana’s wedding to Prince Charles was a fairytale wedding and was viewed by over 750 million people on television. Their wedding was a global phenomenon and was one of the most notable events of modern times. Diana undertook royal duties on behalf of the Queen and represented her at many functions overseas. Diana was subjected to worldwide media scrutiny and was hounded by paparazzi at every step of her life. She died in a fatal car-crash on August 31, 1997, which also claimed the life of her then-boyfriend Dodi Fayed and the driver Henri Paul. The accident was attributed to the drunken driving of Henri Paul and the pursuing paparazzi.

Today on Diana’s 20^th death anniversary the world is back to mourning its beloved princess. The funeral of Diana was watched by the British television audience and which ultimately made a record of United Kingdom’s highest viewing figures ever. The event was watched by people around the world too. Here are some facts about Diana. Princess Diana Carried A Sex Toy During Foreign Trips As A ‘Lucky Mascot’

1.Elton John re-wrote and re-recorded his 1973 song “Candle in the Wind” for the funeral of Diana. He performed the song live at the funeral (the only occasion it was performed live).

2.Diana and Prince Charles were distantly related. They were 16^th cousins once removed through King Henry VII.

3.Diana’s elder sister Sarah Spencer dated Prince Charles prior to their courtship and marriage.

4.Following her divorce from Prince Charles, Diana lost the title Her Royal Highness but kept the title of Princess of Wales.

5.Princess Diana suffered from depression during her marriage to Prince Charles. She tried to cut her wrists with razor blades in an attempt to commit suicide.

6.Diana has a rose named after her. A white blend rose cutivar has been named Rosa ‘Princess of Wales’ after the ‘People’s Princess’.

7.Diana was known as a fashion icon and her choice of clothes are still ruling the fashion circuit with many popular artistes like Rihanna attributing their style to her.

8.Princess Diana reportedly used to carry a sex toy to foreign trips as a lucky mascot.

Diana, Princess of Wales will always live in the hearts of her people who loved and adored her. She is survived by her two children Prince William and Prince Harry who take up the mantle of her charity work and will ensure that her legacy lives on for times to come.