Today marks 25 years since Princess Diana’s death.
Diana, then 36-years-old, was a glamorous celebrity known for her advocacy for AIDS patients and land mine removal in developing countries.
The “People’s Princess” was killed in a car crash in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997, sparking a period of mourning around the world.
At the time of her death, Diana was the glue that held the royal family together—and the magnet that kept both British subjects and fans abroad feeling a connection to the monarchy. She represented a vision of the royals that it could and should be.
In many ways, that dynamic has only grown stronger in the quarter-century since her death—not least because her sons are now two of the most visible members of the family.
Read more about Diana's enduring legacy at the link in our bio.
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