Diana, Princess of Wales

Overview

Diana, Princess of Wales born Sandringham, England July 1, 1961 (d. August 31, 1997). Member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her activism and glamour made her an international icon, and earned her enduring popularity. Her patronages were initially centred on children and the elderly, but she later became known for her involvement in two particular campaigns: one involved the social attitudes towards and the acceptance of AIDS patients, and the other for the removal of landmines, promoted through the International Red Cross.

Quotations

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."