17 facts about Princess Diana, whom you did not know

On the last day of August 1997, the whole world was shocked by the news of the death of British Princess Diana. Despite some scandalous circumstances of her death, she for a lot of compatriots, and citizens of other countries, remained a favorite "Lady Dee", which is not that they did not pray. Some aspects of her biography, despite the nationwide hysteria and a lot of materials distributed by meticulous correspondents, have remained little-known. This article lists 17 facts that the ubiquitous press somehow considered unnecessary to acquaint readers, although in them (unlike many savoring "hot" details) there is nothing defamatory to the late princess.

She studied at home before the age of nine

At that time, high-class representatives often hired home teachers, it was common practice. After the divorce of her parents, Diana lived in Norfolk, and when she was twelve years old, she was placed in the privileged boarding school of West Heath.

Learning was difficult for her

After two unsuccessful examinations, she dropped out of school, she was then sixteen years old. To complete the education, the father wanted to arrange it in a Swedish educational institution, but she expressed a desire to return home.

She was a kindergarten teacher

After leaving school (still in Sweden), before Diana was able to find work in England, she worked as a cleaning lady and a nanny for a half-time. The vacancy was found again in school.

The future princess dreamed of becoming a ballerina

As a child, Diana studied ballet art, but was too tall to succeed in it. However, the love of classical dance caused her patronage to the troupe of the English National Ballet Theater, which lasted until her death. She often attended ballet performances.

Her grandmother was a maid of honor with the Queen Mother

Lady Fermoy served the royal family for almost 40 years. She was a close friend of Elizabeth, and according to rumors, the two grandchildren of the Queen Mother even offered her a hand and heart. Nevertheless, they themselves denied it. But it is reliably known that Diana did not maintain relations with her grandmother, who died in 1993. The reasons for the quarrel are not known.

Her sister before her met with Prince Charles

Lady Sarah Spencer and Charles often met and Diana met the prince at a family dinner. She was only sixteen then.

Diane got engaged in 19

Diana became engaged to the prince at the age of nineteen, and a year later married him. Charles was 12 years older than his bride. The royal family insisted on his soonest marriage. Perhaps the prince himself would still be like a bachelor.

She chose an engagement ring for herself

Although for royalty, wedding rings are usually made to order, Diana chose her own from the catalog of the jewelry collection of the house Garrard. This work of art, including a composition of 14 diamonds surrounding a 12-carat sapphire framed in white gold, now belongs to the Duchess Keith Middleton.

Fata Diana - the longest in the royal history of Britain

A very heavy 25-foot veil (more than eight meters) became a worthy addition to the wedding dress, decorated with rhinestones, embroidery and ten thousand pearls. It was not so easy to carry all this splendor.

She broke the tradition

At all royal weddings the bride promised the bridegroom to obey him in everything. Diana refused to give such a vow. Three decades later, William and Kate followed suit.

Her favorite dessert was pudding from bread and butter

Chef Darren McGrady, who served the princess for a long time, claims that she often visited the kitchen when he cooked this dish with raisins. He published a book of Diana's favorite recipes, which included this one.

She took her sons for walks, uncharacteristic for royal children

The boys have been to McDonald's, to AIDS clinics, and to shelters for the homeless. They visited many other places, where the royalty are rarely visited.

Pink was her favorite color

And she often wore dresses of all shades of pink.

The niece is strikingly like her

The daughter of the younger brother of the princess (Charles Spencer) Lady Kitty was recently seen at the celebrations of the Milan Fashion Week.

Godchild also

Goddess Diana Domenica Lawson recently entered into a heated dispute with a British TV star, disrespectful of people with Down's syndrome.

79 dresses of Diana sold for 5.76 million dollars

Just two months before the death of Princess Diana in New York, an auction of "Christie" took place, in which a collection of her dresses left with a hammer. The proceeds were donated to the fight against AIDS and breast cancer. The idea of a charitable action of the mother was offered by Prince William.

Diane is buried on the island

The island is in the middle of the Oval Lake in the territory of the Althorp Park, the Spencer property. At first, Diana wanted to be buried in a family church crypt, but then the plan was changed, possibly to avoid a mass pilgrimage.