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Diana, Princess of Wales

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Youngest daughter of the 8th Earl Spencer, Lady Diana Spencer married Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981 in a ceremony broadcast to 750 million viewers worldwide. They were separated in 1992, divorced in 1996. Tireless worker on behalf of numerous charities, particularly those concerned with Aids, children, the homeless and the elderly; leading campaigner against the use of landmines. Diana became an international icon by wearing carefully chosen outfits by leading fashion designers for important public engagements. Popularly known as 'the people's princess' she is mother of Princes William and Harry. This portrait was painted at the time of her engagement to the Prince of Wales and shows her in the Yellow Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Diana, Princess of Wales

Date

1981

Medium

acrylic on canvas

Measurements

H 177.8 x W 127 cm

Accession number

5408

Acquisition method

Commissioned, 1981

Work type

Painting

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