Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Princess Diana - Getting to Know Her


Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, nee Spencer was born on July 1, 1961. She died on August 31, 1997.

She is most often referred to as "Princess Diana", but in actuality this is not her correct title. Diana, Princess of Wales is her proper title.

She was married to HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales for 15 years.

She was mother of the second and third in line to the British throne, HRH Prince William of Wales and HRH Prince Henry of Wales. William's nickname is "Wills" and Henry uses the name "Harry".

She became one of the world's most photographed and popular celebrities. The public enjoyed her fresh outlook and down-to-earth attitude which she stayed true to throughout her life.

Humphrey Bogart was her 7th cousin.

She was a descendant of King Charles 1 of England.

She was an accomplished pianist and a daring and bold bridge player.

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