From teacher to tragic figure, the life of Princess Diana

From teacher to tragic figure, the life of Princess Diana From teacher to tragic figure, the life of Princess Diana It has been 20 years since the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris and the outpouring of grief that followed the death of the "people's princess." Here is a timeline of the key moments in Princess Diana's life: —July 1, 1961: Diana Frances Spencer is born into an aristocratic family. —February 24, 1981: Lady Diana's engagement to Prince Charles, 32, is announced.