Remembering Princess Diana 28 Years After Her Passing
Sunday, August 31, 2025, marked 28 years since the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, a figure whose life and legacy continue to inspire millions around the world. Her younger brother, Charles Spencer, honored her memory with a moving tribute shared on Instagram.
Spencer posted a photo of a bouquet of white and pink roses he placed at her burial site at the family’s Althorp Estate. “Flowers we cut this morning from Althorp’s gardens for the Island,” he wrote, referring to the island on the estate where she is laid to rest. “Always an impossible day.”
Diana died tragically in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36, while being pursued by paparazzi. Her sudden death shocked the world and sparked an outpouring of grief that remains etched in collective memory.
Born Diana Frances Spencer, she became the Princess of Wales in 1981 when she married Charles, then Prince of Wales, in what was described as a “fairy-tale wedding” watched by millions globally. Together, they had two sons: Prince William, now the Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Although the couple separated in 1992 and finalized their divorce in 1996, Diana remained one of the most beloved members of the royal family.
She earned the nickname “the People’s Princess” for her compassion, humility, and dedication to charitable causes. Diana worked tirelessly to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and the dangers of landmines, often stepping into spaces that were stigmatized or overlooked. Her willingness to connect with ordinary people and break down barriers of formality set her apart from many royals of her time.
Her final resting place is on the grounds of Althorp Park, where her father is also buried. In addition to her brother Charles, she is survived by her sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, as well as her sons William and Harry, who have both carried forward aspects of her humanitarian spirit.
Nearly three decades on, Diana remains a symbol of kindness, vulnerability, and strength. Each year, tributes from family and admirers around the world remind us that her influence continues to endure.
