Thirty Details Many Fans Never Knew About Princess Diana

Jul 02, 2021 by apost team

Princess Diana was incredibly beloved by many people during her life, and her memory has gone on to live through her beautiful family. While much of her royal life was captured in the public eye, Diana has always been a trailblazer and a woman with many talents and surprises, such as fashion advice and raw moments from her personal life. Here are 30 facts you never knew about the Princess of Wales.

1. Necklaces

Diana wore necklaces backward to give them a unique twist.

2. Her Makeup

She wasn’t one to shy away from colorful eyeliner, especially blue, to match some of her most iconic looks.

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3. Close To Royalty

Early in her childhood, Diana lived in a rented property on Queen Elizabeth’s estate, according to the BBC.

4. Big Family

Diana was one out of five children in her family, alongside her siblings Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Lady Jane Fellowes and Charles Spencer, the current Earl Spencer. Diana’s brother John Spencer unfortunately died just hours after his birth in 1960.

5. Historical Woman

When she passed, Diana’s brother Earl Spencer had this to say: “Diana deserves a place in history.” He added, “This was a special person, and not just a beautiful one.”

6. Posh Family

Although Diana was born into a posh family, she remained humble, and her charming personality resulted in people referring to her as the “people’s princess.”

7. Lady Diana

After her father inherited the title of Earl Spencer, Diana Spencer was given the title Lady Diana.

8. Good Cause

Diana was known for her work with charities and advocacy for notable causes. Her brother said she had begun “fighting for good causes” at a young age.

9. Shocking In Stockings

Diana brought a fresh twist to wearing stockings, as she typically chose bright and colorful ones to accent her outfits.

10. Short Hair, Don’t Care

Diana knew how to rock a bob back in the 1980s, along with some soft shoulder-length curls.

11. Animal Lover

The Princess of Wales was kind to all living creatures, including animals. She learned how to ride horses at a very young age and loved many animals as a child.

12. Early Style

As a child, the princess opted for more laid-back clothing and a more tomboyish vibe.

13. New Style

As a royal, Diana was a fashion pioneer and ditched wearing gloves and hats even though they were typical accessories for royal women.

14. Ballerina In The Making

As a young girl, Diana studied and practiced ballet but ultimately gave up on her dreams to become a ballerina when she grew too tall, according to PopSugar.

15. Time In School

The Mirror reported that Diana struggled with her studies and failed her O-levels twice, but she did remarkably well while studying in Switzerland.

16. Photogenic Beauty

Diana was absolutely beautiful all her life, especially while in the public eye, so it’s no wonder that she was one of the most photographed women in the world.

17. Before Royalty

Before she married Prince Charles, Diana lived with three roommates in an apartment together, and she worked as a teacher in London, as per Business Insider.

18. Meeting Her Prince

The Princess of Wales first met Charles in 1977 when he was actually dating her older sister Sarah.

19. Speedy Romance

PopSugar reported that Diana and Charles only went on 12 dates before they got engaged in February 1981, with their wedding just around the corner in July 1981.

20. The Ring

Diana, who married into the royal family, bought her iconic sapphire ring from a catalog. In fact, Diana opted for Garrard, a jeweler that has become a favorite within the royal family.

21. Love Has No Age

At the age of 32, Charles felt the pressure to get married, and after hitting it off with 19-year-old Diana, he did just that.

22. Her Train

Diana’s wedding dress was a show-stopper and even a record-breaker with a 25-foot long train.

23. The Perfume

People reported that Diana spilled perfume moments before she walked down the aisle at her wedding. She tried to dab some on her wrist, but it spilled and left a spot on her gown.

24. What She Didn’t Say

The New York Times reported that when Diana recited her vows to Charles, she promised to “love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and health,” but she did not say the traditional line that included the word obey.

25. Her Watches

Why wear one watch when you can wear two? Diana’s reason behind this trend was sweet, as she used to wear Charles’ watch along with her own while he competed in polo matches, according to Glamour.

26. The Black Dress

After news broke that Charles was having an affair with Camila, Diana was a stunner in an off-the-shoulder black dress accessorized with a giant necklace.

27. Her Mischievous Ways

Prince William and Prince Harry have described their mother’s parenting style as loving, informal and mischievous, as per Business Insider.

28. Normal Mom

Diana wanted her kids to have a normal life, like going to McDonald’s and visiting amusement parks with friends, and she made sure to do just that, according to ABC News.

29. Favorite Designer

A dignified woman of style, Diana knew how to impress with her outfits. The Telegraph reported that Catherine Walker was the princess’ favorite.

30. She Kept Memories

In May 1991, Diana began recording and documenting her life so people would be able to hear her stories. People reported that as someone who was frequently in the tabloids, Diana wanted to make sure her side was heard.

Did you know any of these facts about Princess Diana? Let us know, and be sure to pass this on to any royal fans, too!