This day in history: Princess Diana of Wales dies in tragic accident
- It has been 23 years since the tragic death of Lady Diana Spencer
- Social media users took to their pages to share tributes with quotes and images
- Lady Diana was known for her big heart and good deeds
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23 years ago the world lost an icon in a horrific accident. On August 31, 1997, Lady Diana Spencer tragically died after a high-speed chase by photographers in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris, France.
She left behind her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry who were just 15 and 12 years old respectively at the time of her death.
Today, Prince William Duke of Cambridge is married with three children of his own. Whilst Prince Harry Duke of Sussex is married with one child.
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The Princes' hardly ever speak of the untimely passing of their mother, but the world has not forgotten the impact that Lady Diana Spencer left behind.
Social media is full of posts of remembrance of the late Princess of Wales who would've been 59-years-old this year. Many social media users have shared images and quotes from Lady Diana.
According to South African History Online, in 2002, former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela announced the Mandela Children’s Fund would launch a joint venture with the Princess Diana Memorial Fund to fight HIV/Aids in South Africa.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few posts from Twitter users about the late Princess.
@one_d_fan23 tweeted:
"Missed everyday #PrincessDiana"
@RonnieChopra1 wrote:
"Today is the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s fatal car accident in Paris. #RipDiana"
@helloiamannie said:
"Queen of people’s hearts #PrincessDiana"
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