August 31, 2016 marks the 19th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana.

Diana met Prince Charles at a garden party in 1977 through her older sister, Sarah, who was actually dating Charles at the time! The two wed in a televised engagement in 1981 that net 750 million viewers.

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said:

“She was the people’s princess and that is how she will stay, how she will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever.”

Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed were killed in a car crash in Paris in August 1997. She would have been 55 this year.

There are some stunning photos and in depth write-ups on various stages of the Princess’ life.

 

Women’s Weekly: Remembering Diana 19 years after her tragic death

and Express: Princess Diana’s death anniversary: Her life in pictures as she is remembered 19 years on

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