Significant Dates in the Life of Princess Diana
July 1, 1961
Lady Diana Frances Spencer is born, the daughter of the 8th Earl Spencer
July 29, 1981
Married Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, at St. Paul's
Cathedral, while millions watched the "fairy tale wedding." He is 12 years
her senior
June 21, 1982
Prince William Arthur Philip Louis born
Sept. 15, 1984
Prince Harry (Henry Charles Albert David) born
June 15, 1992
After months of speculation about the state of the royal marriage, Andrew
Morton's book "Diana: Her True Story" says Charles has had a longtime affair
with a married woman, Camilla Parker Bowles, driving Diana to injure herself
and attempt suicide
Aug. 25, 1992
The Sun newspaper prints transcript of phone call monitored in December
1989 between Diana and a man who affectionately calls her "Squidgy"
Dec. 9, 1992
Prime Minister John Major announces to Parliament that Diana and Charles
are separating but there are no plans for divorce
Jan. 12, 1993
The Sun publishes transcript of intimate phone call said to be between
Camilla and Charles, reportedly monitored December 1989
June 29, 1994
In a TV documentary, Charles says he had committed adultery after the
marriage broke down, "us both having tried"
Oct. 3, 1994
Anna Pasternak's book "Princess in Love" says Diana had five-year affair
with her riding instructor James Hewitt.
Nov. 20, 1995
In a television interview Diana admits adultery with Hewitt
August 1995
Reports link Diana and rugby star Will Carling. Carling and wife separate
Sept. 29
December 1995
Charles receives letter from Queen Elizabeth II urging divorce, and
he agrees
Feb. 28, 1996
Diana agrees to divorce
Aug. 28, 1996
Final decree of divorce
Aug. 31, 1997
Diana killed in Paris automobile accident. Her companion, Dodi al Fayed,
also is killed