From teacher to tragic figure, the life of Princess Diana
LONDON — It has been 20 years since the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris and the outpouring of grief that followed. Here is a timeline of the key moments in Princess Diana’s life:
—July 1, 1961: Diana Frances Spencer is born into an aristocratic family.
—February 24, 1981: Lady Diana’s engagement to Prince Charles, 32, is announced.
—July 29, 1981: Diana, 20, marries Prince Charles at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The wedding was broadcast around the world, watched by hundreds of millions on television.