Diana
Discover breaking news about Princess Diana, with comment and analysis from the team at Marie Claire.
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Princess Diana’s First Work Contract—Which Includes a Fib from Diana Herself Written In Her Own Handwriting—Sells at Auction for a Staggering Sum
The then Lady Diana Spencer wrote she was looking to start work as “soon as possible” back in May 1979.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Only Attended One Met Gala and Was, Unsurprisingly, the “Belle of the Ball”
Her “elegant, but revealing” John Galliano for Dior silk slip dress, worn to the event in 1996, is loaded with symbolism—and almost didn’t happen.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Diana Spencer, Then 19, Started Sobbing in the Ladies’ Room As She Asked Princess Grace of Monaco for Advice About Marrying Royalty
As their stars collided that night in March 1981, neither the former Grace Kelly nor the future Princess of Wales had any idea that they’d both someday die far too young in the same manner.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Revealed to a Royal Author the Real Reason Why Her Marriage to Prince Charles Ended Not Long Before She Died in 1997
And no, it apparently wasn’t Camilla Parker-Bowles.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Michael J. Fox Recalls Being a "Fake Yawn and Arm Stretch Away From Being on a Date" With Princess Diana
The actor says it was one the most "surreal" moments of his Hollywood career.
By Danielle Campoamor Published
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Princess Diana Told Queen Elizabeth Through Tears That Her Then-Husband Prince Charles Was “A Nightmare” and That She “Hated” Him, Royal Author Claims
Ingrid Seward’s new book examines the relationship between mother and son, Her late Majesty and her heir, Charles.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Would Be "Absolutely Distraught" Over the State of Prince William and Prince Harry's Relationship, Expert Claims
She wanted them to have each other's backs.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Flag Football Star Diana Flores on the Collective Power of Women's Sports
"I bet if you see a female athlete succeed, you're going to cheer with her."
By Halie LeSavage Published
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Prince William Is “Very Sensitive” About Kate Middleton Being Hounded by the Press Like His Mother Princess Diana Once Was: “He’s Seeing Elements of That Being Repeated Again”
The couple is particularly hurt by rumors of their marriage being in trouble, according to reports.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Despite Being 5,000 Miles Apart, Prince William and Prince Harry Still Couldn’t Bear to Attend an Event at the Same Time—Even One That Honored Their Mother Princess Diana
Their separate appearances at the Diana Awards were carefully timed so that William, onsite in London, had zero opportunity to interact with Harry, calling in from California.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Kate Middleton's Photo Fail on Mother’s Day Yesterday Actually Wasn’t the Only Surprise We Got from the Royal Family
Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer, after keeping her entire pregnancy a secret, announced that she is a new mom on social media yesterday.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Princess Diana Carried This Dior Handbag So Much, Dior Renamed It for Her
The story of the Lady Dior bag is one worth knowing.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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With Days to Go, Princess Diana Nearly Called Off Her Wedding to Prince Charles—Until This Key Player Intervened
“As far as Diana was concerned, the royal wedding was off.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Sophie Turner Has Officially Broken Out Her Revenge Dress
She's taking cues from the Princess Diana playbook.
By India Roby Published
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Prince Harry Jokingly References an Iconic Moment Between Princess Diana and an A-List Actor as He Receives Award in Beverly Hills
Meghan Markle wasn’t at her husband’s side, as one of the couple’s two children unexpectedly “became unwell.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince Harry Gave Nephew Prince Louis a $10,000 Copy of a Beloved Children’s Book Inspired by Princess Diana
A royal expert predicts that Louis hasn’t read it yet—for a valid reason.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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As a Little Boy, Prince William Based What He Wanted To Be When He Grew Up Around Protecting His Mother, Princess Diana
He yearned to properly safeguard her, and this desire colored his future career aspirations.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Dress Worn By Princess Diana Breaks Record and Sells for $1.1M at Auction—11 Times Its Estimated Price
The look is a tangible timestamp of mid-1980s fashion, shoulder pads and all.
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Hailey Bieber Really Loves Leaving the House Without Pants On
Her latest pantless look felt very "Lady Di leaving the gym"—only sans pants.
By Kaitlin Clapinski Published
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Princess Diana Made a Sandringham Christmas Gaffe Because She and Prince Charles Didn't "Communicate Very Well," Commentator Says
Not great.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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The Crown's 2 Princess Dianas Hung Out on the Red Carpet in a Multiverse Moment
Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki are besties!
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
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Emma Corrin's Pantless Tuxedo Was a Love Letter to Princess Diana
The actor applied their signature quirky-cool style to an iconic 1985 Lady Di look.
By Kaitlin Clapinski Published
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Despite the Royal Family’s Disdain for Princess Diana When She Was Alive, It Regularly Pushed Both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle to Dress Like Her, New Book Claims
“During the past 13 years, Diana cosplay has become a royal staple.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Prince William Steps into the Spotlight in 'The Crown' Season 6 Trailer
Meanwhile, the Queen ponders her legacy and looks back to the past.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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The Unexpected Character in Season Six of ‘The Crown’? Princess Diana’s Swimsuits
"The swimsuit is the new ball gown.”
By Rachel Burchfield Published
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Meghan Markle Almost Wore a Tiara That Would Have Poignantly Honored Princess Diana
Instead, Queen Elizabeth insisted that Meghan choose from her personal collection.
By Rachel Burchfield Published