Time stood still when the world lost its English rose, Diana, Princess of Wales.
A mother, mentor, fashion icon, humanitarian, philanthropist and of course the People’s Princess.
In her 36 years, she was one of the most cherished and photographed women in the world, but there are still some rare photos of Princess Diana that the world hasn’t seen yet.
What was it about Diana that the camera loved? Fashion photographer Mario Testino reminisced about his time capturing Diana and admitted she was a joy to work with.
“I knew from the start that this shoot was different,” he said. “I was amazed by this person who, even though she had everything, would go to feed the homeless and visit sick children and Aids victims. It was like a fairy tale.
“Who was she really? Why did she do this? She was trying to find love. I wanted the world to see her kindness, her humility: I think she realised that would be her way.”
Over the past two decades, there are so many iconic Princess Diana photos that come to mind – from her wedding day, to introducing the world to Prince William on the steps of St Mary’s hospital, and of course the time she danced with John Travolta at the White House.
But what about the rare photos of Princess Diana? To celebrate her life and her legacy – we look back at some less common photos of Princess Diana that have been hidden… Until now!
Charles and Diana – the romance
Despite how everything ended, Princess Diana truly loved Charles.
“The one love of Diana’s life was her husband. She genuinely did love him,” Diana’s protection officer Ken Wharfe told Now To Love.
Though they had met only a handful of times prior to their 1981 nuptials, the duo were the picture of love in the early years.
The making of a Princess
We can see why Charles fell in love with Diana.
The young Diana Frances Spencer already possessed many of the qualities that would lead her to grow into the People’s Princess.
Kind, caring and thoughtful, Diana’s sweet spirit shines in these early snaps.
