Princess Diana birthday: How old would she be this year?
PRINCESS Diana's birthday is a day that is used to remember the late royal.
But how old would the people's princess be now?
When is Princess Diana's birthday?
Princess Diana's birthday is on July 1, 1961.
The day is fondly remembered by her father, Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer.
The Princess of Wales' younger brother, Charles, told : "I remember my father always used to talk about the day Diana was born, 1st July 1961, and it was a sweltering hot day and this wonderful daughter appeared.''
Just two months before her tragic death, the people's princess celebrated her 36th birthday at a gala held in honour of the Tate Gallery's Centenary in London.
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The late royal stunned in a beaded black gown that she received as a birthday gift from her friend, designer Jacques Azagury.
She accessorised the glamorous dress with a sparkling choker necklace featuring green stones and matching drop earrings.
How old would Princess Diana be today?
Born on July 1, 1961, Diana would have celebrated her 62nd birthday in the summer of 2023.
Following the years since her tragic death on August 31, 1997 - July 1 remains one of the main dates that her close family and friends remember the late princess.
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Where was Princess Diana born and where did she grow up?
Diana came from Norfolk, and was born at Park House, in Sandringham.
She was the fourth of five children and her family has been closely allied with the British monarchy for generations.
She grew up at Althorp House in Northamptonshire until she married Prince Charles in 1981, after meeting at the same place, and was enrolled in a number of schools.
After attending the Silfield Private School in Gayton, Norfolk, and moving to the all-girls boarding school Riddlesworth Hall School near Thetford, she joined her sisters at West Heath Girls' School in Sevenoaks, Kent.
However, she did not perform well academically and failed her O levels twice.
However,, she showed musical talent as a pianist, studied ballet and tap dance and was a skilled diver.
Princess Diana's final resting-place is in the grounds of her family home.
Everything you need to know about Princess Diana's final years
After years of separation, Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorced in 1996.
In 1997, Princess Diana spent her summer in the south of France and Italy. During August, she visited Sarajevo, Bosnia, to highlight the fight against landmines.
By the end of the month, the Princess of Wales and Dodi Al-Fayed travelled to Paris together.
It was revealed that Princess Diana stayed longer than planned in Paris due to a row over her land mine campaign.
Travelling in a black Mercedes Benz, Princess Diana was involved in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel on August 31, 1997.
The Princess of Wales died at the age of 36.
Her funeral was held on September 6, 1997. As her coffin made the journey from Kensington Palace to Westminister Abbey, Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind their late mother.
Princess Diana's mother, Frances Shand Kydd, and sisters, Jane Fellowes and Sarah McCorquodale, also attended the funeral.
The Princess of Wales was buried at her childhood home - Althorp House
If it wasn't for her tragic death, Princess Diana would have been 62 today.
How was Diana's 60th birthday celebrated?
A special tribute to Lady Diana was unveiled on her 60th birthday.
The statue was unveiled on July 1, 2021, at Kensington by Prince William and Prince Harry, her two sons.
Ian Rank-Broadley’s, sculpture depicts the People’s Princess in a shirt and pencil skirt surrounded by three children.
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A statement from Kensington Palace stated that the figure "is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational impact of The Princess’ work".
While the "style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion."