Chapter 50 Diana Chronology (1961—1997)

On July 1, 1961, Diana was born in the aristocratic family of Lord Althorp in the United Kingdom, ranking third. 6 years old in 1967 His parents divorced, and after being sentenced to his father, he grew up with his father and grandmother. 16 years old in 1977 Diana met Prince Charles at Althorp. 19 years old in 1980 The relationship between Diana and the British Prince Charles was made public and was chased by the media. 20 years old in 1981 On February 24, it was announced that she was engaged to Charles. On July 29, the "Wedding of the Century" was grandly held at St. Paul's Church in London with Prince Charles, and the whole world cheered for the fairytale wedding. 21 years old in 1982

On June 21, Diana gave birth to Prince William. In July, she looked haggard and suffered from postpartum syndrome. 23 years old in 1984 In September, Prince Henry was born.According to her later statement, at this time the marriage began to crack. 24 years old in 1985 Friends said the prince was a bit "lonely and eccentric", Charles resumed his relationship with his old flame Camilla, calling him "the love of his life", and the princess began to publicly criticize her husband. 25 years old in early 1986 Beginning to separate from the prince, her association with other people was criticized.

26 years old in 1987 The rift in the marriage is becoming more and more obvious, and the media speculates that they may divorce.Prince Charles spent just over a month away from his wife and family at Balmoral in September. 27 years old in 1988 The crown prince and his wife continued to be separated for a long time, and Diana and Hewitt were very happy. 28 years old in 1989 In July, without a bodyguard, he went to Gilbert's London apartment to play bridge at night. 29 years old in 1990 On November 7, London's "Sunday Mirror" published a candid photo of the princess wearing only tights while exercising, causing public outcry.

30 years old in 1991 Diana is considered to be a close friend of Captain Hewitt of the Guards, and there has been much discussion in the media. In May, the relationship between Diana and Charles continued to be frosty, and they split rooms during their visit to Czechoslovakia. 31 years old in 1992 Significant signs of a breakdown emerged during their visit to India in February.Prince Charles publicly kissed Diana for the first time in four years, but the princess retaliated and refused. On May 12, Diana visited the Cairo Treatment Center for the Disabled. On June 15th, Andrew Morton published "Diana --- Her True Story".The book suggests that Diana was trapped in a loveless marriage and that Charles remained close to a married woman, Camilla, who had attempted suicide to attract Prince Charles' attention.

Details of the princess's intimate conversation with Gilbert became public on August 25, with the royal family claiming the 'Diana tapes' were a forgery during their annual Balmoral holiday. In November, during their 4-day visit to South Korea, the two acted like resentful spouses, and it seemed that it was difficult to bridge the emotional rift.The visit was dubbed "The Disastrous Visit". In December, Prime Minister Major announced in Parliament that the crown prince and his wife agreed to separate, but he emphasized that there was no plan to divorce.The two had been married for 11 years at this time.

32 years old in 1993 On January 14, the tapes of the intimate conversation between Charles and Camilla were released to the world, and the "Camilla Tapes" scandal emerged. In December, Diana announced her temporary retirement from public life, resigning from most of the charities she supported. 33 years old in 1994 On June 29, Charles admitted his affair with Camilla in a TV interview, announcing that he would be "in a long-term relationship" with her. Diana decided to return to public life and was enthusiastic about the work of the Red Cross. On October 3, James Hewitt's book "The Concubine in Love" was published, disclosing his five-year relationship with the princess.

34 years old in 1995 On November 20, Diana took the initiative to accept an interview with BBC TV, admitting that she had an extramarital affair with Hewitt, and doubting Prince Charles' ability to be king. On December 20, Buckingham Palace confirmed: Queen Elizabeth has written in the name of the monarchy and the two little princes asking them to divorce as soon as possible.Charles agreed. 35 years old in 1996 On July 12, Charles and Diana negotiated the terms of their divorce.The court ruled that Diana and Charles were officially divorced.Diana no longer enjoys the title of "Her Royal Highness", but can use the title of "Princess of Wales" to share custody of the two princes.

On August 28, Charles and Diana's divorce judgment came into effect, ending their 15-year marriage. 36 years old in 1997 In January, Diana, as a representative of the Red Cross, flew to Angola to promote mine clearance activities, called for an international ban on this "terrorist weapon", and took out nearly 80 dresses designed by famous designers to auction in New York, earning thousands of dollars. All the US$10,000 will be donated to the Anti-AIDS and Anti-Cancer Association. In July, Diana was invited to vacation with Fayed's family in the French Mediterranean, and fell in love with Doudi.

In August, Diana once again traveled to Bosnia as a representative of the Red Cross to visit landmine victims, disabled people's organizations and rehabilitation experts. On August 7, the media disclosed for the first time that Diana had a boyfriend, Dudi. On August 10, British newspapers published photos of Diana and Dudi kissing in the Mediterranean Sea. On August 22, Diana and Dudi embarked on their third and last week-long vacation in the Mediterranean. On August 30, Diana's car was driving at high speed to avoid photographers and lost control on the banks of the Seine. Doudy and the driver in the car were killed on the spot, and the princess and her bodyguard were seriously injured.

At 4 o'clock in the morning on August 31, the doctor confirmed that Diana died after rescue.36 years old. At 11 a.m. on September 6, Diana's funeral was held at Westminster Abbey in London, England, and the nation observed a minute of silence. It was broadcast live in 44 languages ​​in 60 countries, and 2.5 billion people watched it live. That afternoon, Diana was buried at the Spencer Family Cemetery, about 75 miles from London.