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Candle in the Wind

Candle in the Wind. Princess Diana(1961-1997). Family and early life. Diana’s mother, Frances Shand Kydd. Diana’s father, John, 8 th Earl Spencer. Diana was born in Sandringham estate. Lady Sarah McCorquodale. Charles, 9 th Earl Spencer. Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Candle in the Wind

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  1. Candle in the Wind Princess Diana(1961-1997)

  2. Family and early life Diana’s mother, Frances Shand Kydd Diana’s father, John, 8th Earl Spencer Diana was born in Sandringham estate Lady Sarah McCorquodale Charles, 9th Earl Spencer Diana, Princess of Wales Jane, Baroness Fellowes

  3. Education She was moved to West Heath Girl’s School. Diana showed a particular talent for music as an accomplished pianist. Her outstanding community spirit was recognized with an award from West Heath. At the age of seven Diana was sent to Riddlesworth Hall, all-girls boarding school. She did not shine academically. In 1977, at the age of 16, she left West Heath and briefly attended Institute Alpin Videmanette, a finishing school in Switzerland. Lady Diana excelled in swimming and diving, and longed to be a professional ballerina. She studied ballet for a time, but she grew too tall (1,78 cm) for profession.

  4. “Fairytale Wedding” 29 July, 1981

  5. Children William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales Henry Charles Albert David of Wales

  6. Charity work From the mid-1980s the Princess of Wales became associated with numerous charities. The Princessdeveloped an intense interest in serious illnesses and health-related matters outside the purview of traditional royal involvement, including AIDS and leprosy.In addition, she was the patroness of charities and organizations working with the homeless, youth, drug addicts and the elderly. • Diana in Zimbabwe Diana and Mother Teresa

  7. Divorce During the early 1990s , the marriage of the Prince and the Princess of Wales fell apart. Both the Prince and the Princess spoke to the press each blaming the other for the marriage’s demise. The divorce was finalized on 28 August 1996.

  8. Queen of Humanity In January 1997, pictures of Diana touring an Angolan minefield in a ballistic helmet and  flak jacketwere seen worldwide.Her interest in landmines was focused on the injuries they create, often to children, long after a conflict is over.

  9. Death On 31 August 1997, Diana was fatally injured in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris.

  10. The sudden and unexpected death of an extraordinarily popular royal figure brought statements from senior figures worldwide. People left public offerings of flowers, candles, cards and personal messages outside Kensington Palace for many months. Her sons, the Princes William and Harry, walked in the funeral procession behind her coffin, along with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, and with Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer. Later events

  11. Goodbye, England's Rose

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