Yesterday marked the day in 1981 when Lady Diana Spencer married the Prince of Wales in St Paul’s Cathedral. Those old enough to remember this day will recall that this was an important event throughout the world.
Many of us were glued to our TVs as we watched the newly married couple take their vows, knowing nothing of the highs and lows that were to follow in this woman’s relatively short life.
The late Diana, Princess of Wales was born Lady Diana Frances Spencer on 1 July 1961 in Norfolk, England. Before she met Prince Charles, she was a kindergarten teacher.
During her marriage, her family was very important to the Princess. She had two sons: Prince William and Prince Henry (Harry).
Princess Diana carried out a wide range of royal duties. Until the end of her life, she was involved with charities working to help children, homeless people and AIDS sufferers, as well as with the campaign to ban land mines.
After her divorce from The Prince of Wales, the Princess continued to be considered as a member of the Royal Family.
She was tragically killed in a car accident in Paris in August 1997 with the new love in her life, Dodi Fayed, and her driver. There were public outpourings of grief and disbelief following the announcement of her death.
Despite changing fashions, her beauty has a timeless quality that cannot be denied.
Many people have chosen to immortalise the Princess by recreating her image artistically. Cross stitching has always been a good medium for such tributes. There are a number of charts/patterns available worldwide.
Members of the www.PatternsPatch.com cross stitch club will know that there are a number of downloadable charts/patterns of the Princess available free of charge – along with hundreds of others. The only problem is choosing which one is best for your own personal needs.
Happy Stitching!
Iona
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