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Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana Frances Spencer became the Princess of Wales - and a media darling - when she married Prince Charles in 1981.

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Mohamed Al Fayed

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies at age 94

His son, Dodi, was the romantic partner of Princess Diana before they were both killed in a car crash in 1997.
SocietySeptember 1, 2023
FILE PHOTO: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry, Meghan decry paparazzi car chase

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's spokesperson said photographers chased the couple's car for more than two hours.
SocietyMay 17, 2023
People watch a screen showing a scene from "Harry & Meghan"

Harry and Meghan: What does the future hold?

First they were working royals, and now they've become Netflix stars. What's next for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex?
CultureDecember 28, 2022
Harry, Meghan and a dog smiling as they take a selfie.

'Harry & Meghan' decries UK's racism and media abuse

In the first episodes of the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," Prince Harry likens Meghan to his mom, Princess Diana.
FilmDecember 8, 2022
DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Strange sculptures by Bruno Catallano, modern Icelandic cuisine and Bulgaria's Golden Sands.
LifestyleSeptember 10, 202226:06 min
Queen Elizabeth

Elizabeth II: The life of a queen

She was the second longest-serving monarch in history after Louis XIV of France. A look back at her reign in pictures.
CultureSeptember 8, 202215 images
Princess Diana smiling.

Remembering Lady Di, the 'people's princess'

Be it a Banksy artwork or an Elton John song, Princess Diana's legend permeates pop culture.
OffbeatAugust 30, 2022
The Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1, that belonged to the late Diana, Princess of Wales

Princess Diana's Ford Escort sells for £650,000 at auction

The black Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 was specially adapted for the Princess of Wales, who drove it in the 1980s.
SocietyAugust 28, 2022
Diana, Princess of Wales, during her interview with Martin Bashir for the BBC.

BBC pays 'substantial sum' to Princess Diana's aide

The UK national broadcaster has apologized to Patrick Jephson over a 1995 Martin Bashir interview.
PoliticsMarch 17, 2022
Rococo Hall of the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany

Exciting places in Europe associated with famous women

On International Women's Day, we take a look at some places connected with famous women — from Amsterdam to Venice.
TravelMarch 7, 202210 images
78. Filmfestival von Venedig | Filmstill von "Spencer"

Highlights of the Venice Film Festival

There are 21 films competing for the Golden Lion, including a new work on Lady Di, "Spencer."
FilmAugust 31, 202111 images
Princess Diana smiling into the camera on July 21, 1997, just weeks before her death.

Princess Diana statue unveiled in London

July 1 would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday. Her sons William and Harry have unveiled a statue tribute to her.
CultureJuly 1, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Royal baby: What's behind Lilibet Diana's name?

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome their second child. The name of the royal baby is symbolically charged.
SocietyJune 7, 2021
Princess Diana holding baby Harry

Lilibet Diana and other royal babies

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a new baby girl! Here are other royal babies who've also smiled for the camera.
CultureJune 7, 202111 images
Princess Diana interviewed by BBC journalist Martin Bashir in 1995

BBC used deceit to secure Princess Diana interview

In the explosive 1995 interview, Princess Diana famously said: "There were three of us in this marriage."
SocietyMay 21, 2021
Harry and Meghan in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Top scandals involving British royals

Even before Meghan and Harry, there have been many scandals in the British royal family.
CultureMarch 10, 20219 images
TV-Serie "The Crown" - 4. Staffel

Netflix dominates 2021 Golden Globe nominations

From "The Crown" to "The Trial of the Chicago 7," the streaming giant received 42 nominations.
CultureFebruary 3, 20217 images
"The Crown" Season Four, featuring Emma Corrin, Olivia Colman und Gillian Anderson

Season 4 of 'The Crown": female leadership in the spotlight

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II faces strong competition in season 4 of "The Crown" as a woman moves into Downing Street.
CultureNovember 16, 2020
Prince Harry

Harry in second lawsuit against UK newspapers

Prince Harry is suing the Sun and the Mirror over accusations they hacked his phone calls.
SocietyOctober 4, 2019
Princess Diana in her wedding dress

Royal Wedding dresses down the years

The most important detail for royal watchers on May 19 will be what Meghan Markle wears when she marries Prince Harry.
SocietyMay 14, 20187 images
Meghan Markle US-Schauspielerin und Verlobte von Prinz Harry

Why Prince Harry's fiancée reminds people of Princess Diana

With one month to go until the wedding of the year, a new biography Meghan Markle's life hits the bookshelves.
SocietyApril 19, 2018
Former first lady Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush, former US first lady, dies aged 92

The wife of former President George H.W. Bush enjoyed high popularity ratings as first lady from 1989 to 1993.
PoliticsApril 18, 2018
UK Rigby & Peller lingerie shop

Former owner's book costs Rigby & Peller royal warrant

Lingerie maker Rigby & Peller has lost its royal warrant after its former owner described fittings with royal members.
LifestyleJanuary 11, 2018
Deutschland Bonn - Lady Diana 1987

Unforgotten: Princess Diana, queen of hearts

Princess Diana is still fondly remembered, twenty years after her tragic death.
CultureDecember 27, 201704:31 min
UK | Todestag Prinzessin Diana - Blumen vor dem Kensington Palast

WorldLink: Princess Diana - the woman behind the headlines

It's 20 years ago this week since Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car crash in Paris. The anniversary has seen a wave of commemorations and remembrance in the UK - where two decades on from her death she is still a figure that looms large in the nation's psyche.
SocietySeptember 1, 201708:51 min
Lady Di-Gedächtnis-Club mit Evelyn Marie Seidel

Meet Germany's biggest Princess Diana fan

Even twenty years after her death, Diana still has many adoring fans. Among them: the Lady Di Club Germany matriarch.
SocietyAugust 31, 2017
Elton John performing at Princess Diana's funeral

How 'Candle in the Wind' became an anthem to Princess Diana

The ballad about a life extinguished early became the most successful single since the introduction of the charts.
MusicAugust 30, 2017
leters: Diana

How Princess Diana became a fashion icon

Glittering gowns, elegant suits and bold mini dresses worn by the late Princess Diana are on show at Kensington Palace.
CultureAugust 30, 2017
Diana Her Fashion Story Ausstellung London

Princess Diana: Dresses that tell a story

A exhibition at Kensington Palace will give the public a close-up look at Princess Diana's extraordinary outfits.
CultureAugust 30, 201710 images
Spanien Terrorverdacht Polizisten

Spotlight on Europe 25 August 2017

Investigation continues in small town of Ripoll after Barcelona attack+++ A sharp drop in migrants arriving in Italy
PoliticsAugust 25, 201729:56 min
Symbolbild EU-Erweiterung

Inside Europe 24.08.2017

The Spanish town that was home to a terror cell - A dramatic drop in migrant arrivals in Italy - Two hunger strikers become a focal point for protestors in Turkey - The People’s Princess is still stealing hearts, 20 years after her death - Arrest in Russia shocks arts world - One Dutchman, one year, one street - Algae blights Brittany’s beaches - Saving the humble frites.
PoliticsAugust 25, 201754:59 min
Bildergalerie Lady Diana / Princess Diana Unfall und Kult nach ihrem Tod

Inside Europe: 20 years since the death of Diana

PoliticsAugust 25, 201706:03 min
Lady Diana wearing a red hat

Why I didn't watch Princess Diana's funeral

Abigail Frymann Rouch shares how Lady Di's death impacted her 21st birthday - and her mourning for her own mother.
CultureAugust 25, 2017
The British Royal Family

The House of Windsor turns 100

The British royal family celebrate a century under the banner of the House of Windsor on July 17.
CultureJuly 17, 2017
Elton John

Rocket Man: Elton John turns 70

Bright glittery suits, plateau shoes, feather boas and crazy glasses: in the 1970s, Elton John was one flashy character.
CultureMarch 25, 2017
DW euromaxx Testamentarchiv

Accessing VIP's last wishes

Last wills from celebrities like Princess Diana and Charlie Chaplin are stored in a warehouse in Birmingham
June 6, 2016
9/11 survivor Marcy Borders has died of stomach cancer, which she blamed on inhaling dust during the attacks.

9/11 'dust lady' dies of cancer blamed on attack

A 9/11 survivor who appeared in one of the most haunting photos of the attack has died of stomach cancer.
August 26, 2015
Fans at a live concert, Copyright: Fotolia/Anna Omelchenko

Charting a nation

From the fall of the wall to World Cup triumphs, here's what the German music charts reveal about the German people.
May 28, 2015
Deutschlandpremiere von Diana (Film)

The "queen of hearts" hits German theaters

A biopic about English princess Lady Di by German director Hirschbiegel opens in German theatres.
January 9, 201411 images
The director Oliver Hirschbiegel Photo: REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

The German behind 'Diana'

DW takes a look at director Oliver Hirschbiegel, as his new film "Diana" arrives in German cinemas.
January 9, 2014
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Re-examining Diana's death

British police are examining new information about Princess Diana’s death, reportedly including allegations of military involvement. Lady Di died in a 1997 car crash in Paris.
August 18, 201301:12 min
epa03372083 (FILE) A file picture dated 10 August 1997 shows Britain's Princess Diana leaving the house of land mine victim Mirzeta Gabelic (unseen) on the last day of her private visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia. The 15th anniversary of Princess Diana's death will be marked on 31 August 2012. EPA/FEHIM DEMIR +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++

Re-examining Diana's death

British police are examining new information about Princess Diana’s death, reportedly including allegations of military involvement. Lady Di died in a 1997 car crash in Paris.
August 18, 201301:12 min
Jubilee souvenirs

Diamond Jubilee

Look at attitudes towards the monarchy in Britain as the queen celebrates 60 years on the throne.
June 1, 2012
Prince William and Kate Middleton

Royal wedding

Grandiosity and banality come into play in Germany's fascination with the British royal wedding.
November 20, 2010
Kate Middleton and Pince William

Royal engagement

The royal family in Britain has announced Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton.
November 16, 2010
Di and Dodi pictures

Diana Devotees

A decade on from Lady Di's death, some Germans still just can't let go.
August 28, 2007

Ten years on: Princess Diana as popular as ever

The German media gears up for the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana
August 23, 2007

German Enfant Terrible Takes on Princess Di

Controversial German director Christoph Schlingensief is planning a stage production and a new film about the last hour of Princess Diana's life.
September 5, 2006

More Than Famous

What would rock 'n roll be without Elvis Presley, or Physics without Albert Einstein? Some celebrities are more than just famous - one of many reasons for the recent publication of Germany‘s first Idol Encyclopedia.
December 20, 2001

From Fairytale to Myth: Lady Di Musical to Open in Germany.

A German musical with a British cast attempts to understand and recreate the life and loves of the world’s best loved Royal.
November 8, 2001