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The Most Memorable Pictures of Princess Diana

Princess Diana's Legacy Lives On Through Her Most Iconic Photographs

Jul 1 2021

Diana, Princess of Wales was, and will forever be, an icon. From the moment she entered the limelight as a member of the Royal Family, Princess Diana was the one to watch. After being killed as a result of a car accident in 1997 in Paris, the People's Princess's legacy continues to live on through her children, Prince William and Prince Harry, and in all the charities she started.

Her time as Prince Charles's wife — the two were married in 1981 and divorced in 1996 — wasn't without its scandals, but in the end, Princess Diana remains an icon to fans all over the world. Her style, grace, and big heart made an everlasting impression on the world.

Whether you love her for philanthropy, her fashion, or her ability to break barriers within royal protocol and still come out on top, she will never be forgotten. Part of that long-lasting fame is due to the beautiful photographs that we have of her today.

Take a look at some of Princess Diana's most memorable moments in photos ahead, and prepare for style and overall personality envy as you scroll.

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Stylish in Scotland

Princess Diana got into the Scottish spirit with her plaid ensemble while attending the Braemar Highland Games in September 1982.

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Happy Family

In 1982, the royal couple celebrated the christening of Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

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Purple Princess

Princess Diana at The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in November 1996 in Sydney, Australia.

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Workout Woman

In November 1995, Princess Diana rocked a Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt and bike shorts as she left the Chelsea Harbour Club in London.

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Colour Queen

While in Hong Kong in 1989, Princess Diana donned another iconic look with this red and purple ensemble.

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Globe Trotter

While visiting Thailand in 1988, the Princess of Wales took a moment to take in the culture and pose alongside these colourful umbrellas.

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A Night Out

The royal gave off '80s prom vibes at Albert Hall's 1983 show of Various in Various.

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Lad and Lassie

Princess Diana and Prince Charles were all smiles as they honeymooned in Balmoral, Scotland, in August 1981.

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Royals, Party of 3

During their visit to New Zealand, the family of three, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and Prince William took in the scenery in 1983.

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London Chic

In September 1995, the mother of two showed off her chic style while taking son William to his first day at Eton in England.

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Ski Bunny

Back in 1986, the blonde beauty rocked red ski gear whilst on holiday in Klosters, Switzerland.

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The Royal Couple

The newly married couple rode in a carriage following their wedding at St. Paul's Cathedral on 29 July, 1981.

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Reflecting Royal

The people's princess stunned in this snap from Thailand in 1988.

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Pretty Princess

What's more iconic than a princess in a tiara? Here, Princess Diana smiles while visiting Bahrain in November 1986.

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Sailor Smile

In Sandhurst, England, in 1987, the Princess of Wales wore one of her most memorable looks ever with this Catherine Walker white suit while visiting the Sandhurst Military Academy.

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Beauty Abroad

Princess Diana stunned in New Zealand in April 1983 wearing a beautiful tiara and looking as graceful as ever.

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Runaway Princess

No one looked cooler after a workout than Princess Diana who was spotted in a red coat and trainers leaving her London health club in January 1996.

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Countryside Chic

Wearing an adorable jumper and Hunter wellies, Princess Diana posed with Prince Charles on the Balmoral Estate during a photocall before their wedding in May 1981.

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Sitting Casual

Diana, Princess of Wales, wears a coordinated pink ensemble whilst sitting on a step at her home, Highgrove House, in Doughton, Gloucestershire, in July 1986.

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Black Sheep

It was at a polo match in 1981 where Princess Diana first wore her 'Black sheep' jumper by rand Warm and Wonderful, perhaps making a discrete and cheeky statement about how she viewed herself within the royal family at the time.

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The People's Princess

The Princess of Wales attended the Gold Awards at the Savoy back in 1997.

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Nautical Nod

Elegant as always, Princess Diana attended the V-J Day 50th Anniversary Celebration in London in 1995.

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Elegance and Grace

In 1997, the princess arrived at a gala reception and preview for her dresses auction at Christies in London.

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Red Hot

While visiting the Northwick Park Children's Centre in Harrow, England, in 1997, Princess Diana couldn't help but smile.

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Black Magic Woman

While on an official visit to France, the Princess of Wales attended a service commemorating the 70th anniversary of armistice at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Nov. 11, 1988.

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'80s Glam

On 31 Oct., 1985, Diana attended a ball in Melbourne, Australia, and boy, is this look a total flashback!

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Black and White Perfection

On 1 June, 1983, the style icon wore a white and black blouse and white trousers whilst attending a polo match in Windsor, England.

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Party Princess

Hello, princess! On 2 Nov., 1987, Princess Diana looked the part while attending a banquet in Bonn, Germany.

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Pretty in Pink

Pretty in pink! The young princess shone as she attended a banquet in Brisbane, Australia, in April 1983, wearing jewels given to her by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

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Temple Time

In London in 1997, Diana received a traditional garland after she arrived at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hundu Temple.

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Riding in Style

On the way to the State Opening of Parliament with Princess Anne in 1981, Princess Diana gave off major royal vibes while riding in the same glass coach used on her wedding.

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The Look of a Lady

A young Lady Diana Spencer visits the Broadlands in May 1981 before her marriage to Prince Charles later that year.

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Dazzling Dinner

While in Tokyo in 1986, Diana, Princess of Wales, wore a gown by Yuki during a dinner hosted by Emperor Hirohito.

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The Land Down Under

Princess Diana takes a ride in a stagecoach on April 15, 1983, in Ballarat, Australia.

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Boating Brits

On 1 Aug., 1981, the newlyweds kicked off their honeymoon aboard the Royal Yacht of Britannia in Gibraltar.

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Mummy Mood

Princess Diana leaves St. Mary's Hospital in June 1982 with her newborn son Prince William.

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Statement Maker

Diana attended a Vanity Fair dinner at London's Serpentine Gallery on 29 June, 1994, and she decided to wear what would become one of her most memorable and statement-making looks: a formfitting black off-the-shoulder number by Greek designer Christina Stambolian.

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Oh, Canada

In 1983, Diana, Princess of Wales, paid tribute to Canada by wearing their colours during a visit to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Pastel Princess

On 15 Feb., 1992, Diana visited Mother Teresa's Hospice in Calcutta, India, and nailed it with her pink and blue look.

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Carriage Couple

The former couple arrived at the races at Royal Ascot during the summer of 1981, following their wedding in July.

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Lady in White

Diana, Princess of Wales, looked flawless in this elegant gown in 1989.

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Engagement Bliss

Princess Diana and Prince Charles playfully posed at Buckingham Palace after announcing their engagement in 1981.

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Mother-Son Bonding

Before Princess Diana was a mother of two, she posed with her eldest son, Prince William in 1984.

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Sartorial Risk-taker

Princess Diana dubbed this pearl-studded Catherine Walker dress and bolero jacket as "the Elvis dress" because of its exaggerated collar, which she originally wore for an official visit to Hong Kong, and later re-wore it for the 1989 British Fashion Awards.

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Hollywood Moment

Princess Diana danced with John Travolta while attending a State Dinner at the White House back in 1985.

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Taking In the Scenery

While pregnant with her first child, Princess Diana took in the scenery at Grand National in Aintree in April 1982.

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English Summer

The Princess of Wales presented new colours to the 1st Battalion while visiting Tidworth, Hampshire, in 1986.

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Bold and Beautiful

The princess looked effortlessly beautiful when arriving in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during her tour of the Gulf in March 1989.

Jetsetter

Diana proved she was the princess of the people in this photo as she waved goodbye to fans at the Melbourne, Australia, airport in 1983.

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Aussie Rain

Even in the rain, Princess Diana brought the sun with her smile while visiting Auckland, New Zealand, in April 1983.

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Motherhood Glow

After giving birth to her second child, Prince Harry, in September 1984, Princess Diana left the Lido Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London.

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Red, White, and Blue

In January 1988, Princess Diana enjoyed at day at Footscray Park in Melbourne, Australia.

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Forever Glam

Diana, Princess of Wales, visited Colston's School in Bristol in November 1983.

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London Love

Princess Diana waved at fans while walking around the UK in June 1984.

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