Diana, Princess of Wales, Diana Frances, born Spencer on July 1, 1961 in Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk, died August 31, 1997 in Paris, was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. They were married on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London (divorced on August 28, 1996) . She is the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana was a descendant of several English regents such as Charles I, Charles II and Jacob II. Her parents were Edward John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (1924–1992) and her mother was Frances Ruth Burke-Roche (1936–2004) . She grew up on the Althorp House family estate in Northamptonshire, England. As Princess of Wales, Diana attracted a great deal of media attention and she quickly became a style icon. The dissolving divorce came to be portrayed in depth by the media, which raised ethical questions about the media coverage of public figures. Diana was the patron of several charities and has been remembered, among other things, for her commitm...