The people's princess: The iconic moments of Princess Diana

​Born on July 1961 in Norfolk, England, Lady Diana Frances Spencer grew up playing with the queen's young sons. (Photo: Reuters)

King Charles and Princes Diana's 'Wedding of the century' took place on 29 July 1981, at St Paul's Cathedral in London. The wedding broke records and set new fashion trends following Diana's ivory silk taffeta and antique lace gown, with a 7.6 meter train and a 140 meter veil. (Photo: Reuters)

Diana was widely known for her philanthropic and charity work. She inaugurated UK’s first HIV/AIDs unit at London Middlesex Hospital and shook hands and hugged a patient debunking false reports about its spread. With every gloveless handshake she helped combat the fear prevalent at the time. (Photo: Agencies)

​Diana challenged royal norms when she ditched her shoes to compete in the school's mother's race of the young prince, finishing second. She had also participated in the race previously in 1989 and 1990. (Photos: Agencies)

Lady Diana met Mother Teresa during her trip to India and later met her again in Rome in 1992. She wanted to work with Teresa on a AIDS project in Kolkata. (Photo: Agencies)

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​In one of the most iconic moment, American actor John Travolta took Princess Diana for a twirl around the dance floor at White house Gala. Diana's dress is still remembered as one of the late princess’s standout fashion moments. (Photo: Agencies)

​The iconic black off shoulder dress made a style statement as Diana wore it on the same evening on which Prince Charles confessed to adultery with Camilla. According to her stylist, Lady Diana wanted to look like a million dollars. (Photo: Agencies)

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​A fatal car crash claimed Diana's life at the age of 36 while being chased by paparazzi in Paris. She was accompanied by Dodi Fayed and their chauffeur, Henri Paul who also died in the crash. However, her death still remains the topic of a number of conspiracy theories. (Photo: Agencies)