Princess Diana facts about her childhood

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– The fourth season of The Crown follows Diana Spencer and Charles's whirlwind courtship, and its long-lasting ramifications.

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– Diana was born to an aristocratic family in England.

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– Here's what we know about Diana's upbringing—from her parents' divorce to her family's connections to the royal family.

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The whirlwind courtship (13 whole dates!), the show-stopping wedding, the dramatic divorce, and her death.

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Diana is often remembered for everything that happened after her meeting with Prince Charles:

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But when Diana first appears in season 4 of The Crown, she's still in her schoolgirl days.

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