"Члены современной королевской семьи: Принцесса Диана"

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CHIDLHOOD Diana Spencer was born on the first of July 1961 in Sandringham in England. Diana's parents were from aristocratic families: her father's name is Viscount Althrop and her mother's name is Frances Roche . She had two older sisters and a younger brother. In childhood she liked games, swimming, running and dancing. She wanted to become a dancer. Besides she loved children very much and at the age of sixteen she worked in schools for very young children.

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BECOMING A PRINCESS For the first time Diana met the Prince in 1977, in the estate of Diana's father. Diana's sister Sarah introduced them to each other. They began to date. At this time it was considered in Buckingham Palace that the heir should marry. Diana seemed to be a suitable candidate, though Spencers were not royal by descent. But Diana was not catholic, so one of the main conditions of a royal marriage was observed, and the decision was made. They were married at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 29, 1981 and this wedding became rather most brilliant event in Britain. Diana was twenty, Charles — thirty-two. However, after the honeymoon the relations between the couple started getting worse.

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FAMILY In June, 1982 the Princess of Wales gave birth to her first son, Prince William, and in September, 1984 she gave birth to her second child Prince Henry. The Royal family hoped that with birth of the sons peace would reign in the family. But the hopes appeared to be vain. Charles and Diana were moving away from each other .

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DIVORCE Since autumn 1987 the couple began to spend practically all the time separately. In December, 1992 the Prime Minister John Major announced to the Parliament, that Diana and Charles were going to divorce. The official divorce was held in August, 1996.

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DEATH On August 31, 1997 Princess Diana was killed in a car accident. Diana's death was a great tragedy and loss for the whole British nation. In her life she did a lot of charity all over the world and became the most popular and beloved figure of the royal family. Her death is still full of mysteries.