Who Were Princess Diana's Parents?
Princess Diana was born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961. Her father was John Spencer, later Viscount Althorp and then Earl Spencer. Her mother was Frances Shand Kydd, who later remarried and became Baroness Fermoy's stepdaughter-in-law through her second marriage.
Early Life and Family Background
The Spencer family was British aristocracy with ties to the royal household. Diana grew up at Park House on the Sandringham estate. Her parents divorced in 1967, and her mother moved to the United Kingdom and later to Australia. Diana spent part of her childhood between England and her mother's homes.
Legacy and Family Connections
Diana's parents influenced her sense of duty and compassion. Her father later remarried and had additional children, while her mother's second marriage linked the family to other British social circles. Public records and biographies describe these family relationships in detail.
