30 interesting facts about Princess Diana
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The late Princess Diana made an indelible impression on the world - so here’s everything you may not have known about her
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Diana’s grandmothers had a working role within the royal family
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Diana aspired to this career before becoming a royal
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She struggled at school
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She is credited with blasting the stigma associated with AIDS
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She was a huge fan of one 80s band
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Diana shared a significant friendship with a revered public figure
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She hired a voice coach to help with public speaking
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Diana spilt something on her dress right before her wedding
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She was the first royal bride to have a job before getting married
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She made a big work change after her divorce
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Prince William urged her to auction off her royal wardrobe
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Her childhood was unhappy in parts
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Diana attended a ‘finishing school’ abroad
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She was living in a flatshare in London when she got engaged
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She picked out her own engagement ring
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She was fiercely independent when parenting Harry and William
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She and Charles were closest during one of her pregnancies
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She grew up alongside the royal family
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She was awarded a huge amount in her divorce proceedings
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Diana was the first royal to give birth in hospital
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She reportedly confronted Charles and Camilla at a party
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She had an unusual pre-workout breakfast
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She left out a traditional line during her wedding vows
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She eventually refused security from the royal family
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She had an older brother who sadly passed away
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She had an important title before meeting Charles
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Diana and Charles met just a handful of times before getting engaged
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Her favourite designer created the dress she was laid to rest in
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She had an unusual nickname growing up
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There was some discussion about allowing her to keep her ‘HRH’ title
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