Diana Francis Spencer was born on July 1st 1961 at Park house on the Sandringham estate. She was the 3rd daughter of the Viscount and Viscountess Althrop. Her childhood was simple and pleasant she was full of life and joy. She attended several fine schools through the course of her life such as Riddlesworth hall in Norfolk and West Health School in Kent. When she was eight her parents filed for a divorce and shortly after both remarried to other spouses. After that hardship in her life Diana moved up in the royal circle, being seen at many social and conservative gatherings.
When she was sixteen she was "formally" introduced to Prince Charles in a "ploughed field" in 1977 by her twenty-two year old sister Lady Sarah who at the time was friends with the Prince. As the years progressed Diana blossomed into a tall, beautiful and happy girl. Her love of children - and their immediate love for her made her decide to become a Kindergarten teacher. She continued to be seen at several royal events, Balmoral and other social parties. At this time she and Charles were still getting to know one another, and because of their age difference they had little in common. They both shared however a passion for the outdoors, hiking and the occasional long trip to some place far away.
On February 24th 1981, all speculation on the subject of Lady Diana and Prince Charles was ended with the announcement of their engagement to be married the following June. The soon to be Princess became a role model over night, and almost immediately the international public was showing a keen interest in the new addition to the royal family. Millions copied Diana's exceptionally casual hairstyle; her choice in hats and dress became fashion leaders in several elite London boutiques. Her nineteen-year-old face made headlines in newspapers and magazines across the country. All the famous jewelers in London immediately copied her ring that had a fairly large oval Sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds and set in 18-carat gold . The engaged couple toured together for a short while before the wedding. Her 20th birthday celebration was very low-key, which surprised many people especially to the public's dismay.
