Princess Diana: 4 Photographs of the Princess of Wales With Her Siblings
Diana, Princess of Wales wasn’t just a royal, mother, wife, philanthropist, or public figure; she was a sister. Ahead, check out pictures of Diana with her siblings.
Before she died at the age of 36 in 1997, Diana had been one of the most recognizable people in the world and one of the most photographed. She spent her adult life having her every move documented by the press, and following her divorce from Charles, Prince of Wales in 1996, the media attention only intensified. Today, more than 20 years after her untimely passing, she remains just as captivating.
Princess Diana had four siblings
Born on July 1, 1961, Diana came into the world with the title, The Honorable Diana Frances Spencer, thanks to her family’s high-ranking status. Welcomed to parents Frances Ruth Roche and John Spencer, Diana had been the fourth of five children.
Diana’s siblings:
- Lady Sarah McCorquodale – Born Elizabeth Sarah Lavinia Spencer on March 19, 1955, Sarah briefly dated Charles before introducing him to Diana. She later married Neil Edmund McCorquodale.
- Lady Jane Fellowes – Born Cynthia Jane Spencer on Feb. 11, 1957, Jane married Robert Fellowes in 1978 and has three children.
- John Spencer – Born in Jan. 1960, John died just 10 hours after his birth.
- Charles Spencer – Born Charles Edward Maurice Spencer on May 20, 1964, is an author, journalist, and the ninth Earl Spencer. Queen Elizabeth II is his godmother.
While the world saw countless photographs of Diana with her ex-husband, Charles, and their two sons, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex it wasn’t often moments between Diana and her siblings were captured.
A young Diana with her little brother, Charles Spencer
This adorable snapshot of a young Diana shows her standing next to her younger brother, Charles. This is the same brother who grew up to give a chilling speech at Diana’s funeral.
Princess Diana stepped out with her sister, Sarah McCorquodale
Diana and her sister, Sarah, were all smiles as they made their way through a crowd of people surrounded by body guards and members of Diana’s staff.
Princess Diana and her sisters visited their old school
Diana and her sisters Sarah and Jane visited their alma mater, West Heath School, and met with the headmistress.
They relaxed on the beach together
During a family vacation on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, Princess Diana stood between her sisters, Sarah and Jane, and their mother, Frances, while a young Harry played with a shovel.
For more on Diana, check out 10 iconic images of her and the stories behind. To see more of her children, check out adorable pictures of William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge as well as other snapshots of Harry and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
