Princess Diana

Princess Diana, who died tragically in a car crash in Paris 25 years ago Wednesday, remains a figure of popular fascination, with her depiction in recent ...

Culture Official Says](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/29/netflixs-the-crown-should-include-disclaimer-that-its-fiction-uk-culture-official-says/?sh=321cdb227636) (Forbes) Harry’s one-year-old daughter, [Lilibet Diana](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/06/06/heres-why-harry-and-meghan-named-their-daughter-lilibet/?sh=517bd2a84594), is named for both Harry’s mother and grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Diana will once again be brought to life on screens when season 5 of The Crown premieres on Netflix in November. No members of the royal family have made public statements about the anniversary of Diana’s death. At the time, William told reporters that it was the only time [he would speak candidly](https://www.newsweek.com/why-princess-diana-25th-death-anniversary-more-low-key-20-years-prince-harry-william-1738436) about his mother’s death. [Princess Diana’s Wedding Tiara Goes On Display For Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/05/18/princess-dianas-wedding-tiara-goes-on-display-for-queen-elizabeths-platinum-jubilee/?sh=599a76f195f1) (Forbes) [Here’s Why Harry And Meghan Named Their Daughter Lilibet](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/06/06/heres-why-harry-and-meghan-named-their-daughter-lilibet/?sh=517bd2a84594) (Forbes) [Princes William And Harry Slam ‘Deceitful’ BBC Interview With Princess Diana](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) (Forbes) [Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Should Include Disclaimer That It’s Fiction, U.K. [flowers](https://twitter.com/byQueenVic/status/1564904796364197888) and [mementos](https://twitter.com/abbyjourno/status/1564978783463133195) at the south gate of Kensington Palace Wednesday to mark the princess’ death—as they have for 25 years—but Diana’s two sons are expected to mark her death privately at home. Harry, who now lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle, said at a charity polo match last week he wants to spend the anniversary of his mother’s death “with my children, who I wish [could have met her](https://www.newsweek.com/why-princess-diana-25th-death-anniversary-more-low-key-20-years-prince-harry-william-1738436)." [The Princess](https://www.rd.com/article/hbo-princess-diana-documentary/), which delves into Diana’s life through her relationship with the media using 16 years of footage, including clips of a controversial 1995 interview she gave to BBC Panorama reporter Martin Bashir, who last year was found by [an investigation ](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/18/bbc-taps-ex-judge-to-probe-1995-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=ada6dbb29ef8)to have [deceived and manipulated](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) the princess into taking part in (after the investigation made its findings public, Diana’s sons William and Harry issued [harsh statements](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2021/05/20/princes-william-and-harry-slam-deceitful-bbc-interview-with-princess-diana/?sh=67eccb012fc2) and William has insisted footage from the interview never be used again). [the Spencer family tiara](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/05/18/princess-dianas-wedding-tiara-goes-on-display-for-queen-elizabeths-platinum-jubilee/?sh=599a76f195f1) Diana wore during her 1981 wedding to Charles was put on display in London for the first time since the 1960s as part of an exhibit of aristocratic tiaras to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. [initial controversy](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/06/17/kristen-stewart-to-play-princess-diana-in-pablo-larrans-spencer/?sh=336c7a94348b) over her casting). [ include a disclaimer](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/11/29/netflixs-the-crown-should-include-disclaimer-that-its-fiction-uk-culture-official-says/?sh=321cdb227636) that plot points in the series have been fictionalized, with Spencer saying that “Americans tell me they have watched The Crown as if they have taken a history lesson.”