Princess Diana

Meet those closest to Princess Diana and follow her story as she grew from a shy, aristocratic schoolgirl into a dynamic force for change. This is a journey from the inside of her life, and the story of a woman who defied expectations and evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time.

A young Lady Diana captures the world stage when her courtship with Prince Charles is made public. She proves to be a charming candidate for the future role of Queen Consort. Soon after dating, Charles proposes to the 19-year-old Diana. Their fairytale wedding attracts the adoration of millions around the world.

After the joyous birth of their son William, Charles and Diana set out on their tour of Australia in 1983. What they find when they arrive there, however, is an overwhelming desire for Diana — leaving Charles spinning in jealousy of her praise. Meanwhile, in London, the British media's deference towards the royal family has diminished, resulting in an encroachment on Diana and Charles' lives.

See how Princess Diana actively used her platform to increase awareness of the AIDS epidemic, an effort that significantly helped to break the stigma surrounding AIDS patients.

After the release of her biography, the world learns of Diana's battle with bulimia and her secret struggles living as a member of the royal family. In 1996, despite Diana and Charles carrying out their duties to the public, albeit separately, Queen Elizabeth II at last orders for Charles and Diana to divorce.

After her divorce from Prince Charles, Diana's romance with Dodi Fayed, the heir to the Harrod's fortune, breaks headlines. However, on August 31, 1997, tragedy strikes when Diana and Dodi are killed in a car crash in Paris — leaving the world mourning for the loss of a beloved princess.