25 Absolutely Astonishing Photos Of Princess Diana Your History Teacher Never Showed You

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Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women during her lifetime. And while we've all seen the famous shots from the royal wedding to her iconic "revenge dress," there are plenty of photos that have rarely been seen. Here's a look at those moments from her childhood and beyond:

Princess Diana wearing pearl earrings, a tiara, and a white outfit

1. Lady Diana Spencer on her first birthday in July 1962, long before becoming Princess of Wales:

Lady Diana Spencer as a baby on her first birthday

2. Looking cute as a button at age 2:

Lady Diana Spencer sits on a chair, wearing a dress and socks with strap shoes, looking to the side

3. Here she is doing what toddlers do best, hanging out on a sunny day in 1963:

Lady Diana Spencer in a stroller

4. Blink, and suddenly she was 3:

Lady Diana Spencer at age three

5. A throwback photo from when she was 6, hanging at the playground with her brother Charles:

Lady Diana Spencer pushing her brother Charles on a swing

6. All dressed up for winter when she was 7:

Lady Diana Spencer wearing a winter coat

7. A snapshot from a family photo album in the summer of 1968:

Lady Diana Spencer wearing a red dress, blue sweater while she stands by a fence

8. A picture-perfect photo op with her brother Charles in 1968:

Lady Diana Spencer poses for a picture with her brother Charles

9. Here she is on holiday in West Sussex in 1970:

Lady Diana Spencer wearing a hat and white top

10. Getting ready for a game of croquet in 1970:

Lady Diana Spencer wearing casual clothing stands barefoot while holding a croquet mallet

11. Soaking up a sunny day during a summer vacation in 1970:

Lady Diana Spencer wearing casual clothing

12. This photo was taken in Scotland in the summer of 1974, and she's posing with her pony Soufflé:

Lady Diana Spencer posing with a pony in a grassy field

13. A black-and-white photo from a visit to her childhood home in Northamptonshire:

A black-and-white photo of Lady Diana Spencer

14. Her colorful couture ensemble during a trip to Wrexham in 1982:

Princess Diana wearing a red patterned coat and blue hat with a vintage veil

15. A vision in pink during a tour of Australia in 1983:

Princess Diana wearing a pink dress and a tiara

16. This statement-making look she wore on a visit to Canada in 1983:

Princess Diana wearing a polka dot blouse, red blazer, and black hat in 1983

17. This sweet moment at Kensington Palace with her baby boy, Prince William:

Princess Diana holds her baby son, Prince William

18. Princess Diana wearing an effortlessly stylish look while sitting on the steps of Highgrove House in 1986:

Person seated on steps, wearing a casual outfit with a top and checkered pants, embodying a relaxed, elegant style

19. All smiles with her young son, Prince Harry:

Princess Diana holding Prince Harry while he stands on a fence

20. This candid from a trip to Melbourne in 1988:

Princess Diana wearing a striped outfit and big hat

21. She was giving après-chic with this winter look in Switzerland:

Princess Diana wearing ski gear

22. A fun moment during a family outing to Thorpe Park in 1992:

Princess Diana and Prince Harry on a water ride at Thorpe Park

23. A postcard from the Sphinx on her trip to Cairo in 1992:

Princess Diana in Cairo at the Sphinx

24. Before her death, she was known for her humanitarian work. Here a snapshot of her meeting with children in Bosnia:

Princess Diana shaking hands, surrounded by children in Bosnia

25. Finally, a candid of the late princess during a trip to Pakistan. She died in Paris on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36:

Princess Diana in front of the Union Jack flag

What's your favorite Princess Diana fact or story? Tell us in the comments below.

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