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The Tragedy of Princes Diana

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After her divorce with Prince Charles, Diana continued being photographed as a fashion icon and charity worker. She was a wealthy member of society. Her young life came to a tragic end when she was only 36 years old. She was her chauffeured car sped out of control while trying to escape the paparazzi.
On July 1, 1961 at 7:45pm a baby was born. This was the start of a new life of Diana Spencer. Diana was born weighing seven pounds and twelve ounces. She was born at the Park House, in Sandringham, Norfolk, UK. The Park House was property owned by Elizabeth II and situated on the Sandringham Estate. The Spencer family would rent the Park House. Diana was born into a privileged family. She was the daughter of John Spencer. Her mother was Lady Frances Shand Kydd, in Norfolk, England. She is also known as Frances Roche. Diana had three siblings she loved very much. She had one sister, Jane Fellowes, one younger brother, Charles Spencer, and a stepsister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale.
The Queen and her family became Diana’s neighbors when they stayed at nearby Sandringham, a royal residence. The royal children, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, would visit the Spencer’s at Park House to use their pool. In return, the Spencer kids were invited back to play at Sandringham. Lady Diana was always close to her younger brother, Charles. Diana loved her family because her parents always wanted her to be safe and happy and have a good life. Diana always had nannies though to help raise her.

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