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The Story of Diana is a 2-night documentary special to mark the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. Princess Diana died Aug. 31, 1997, at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris. This documentary aims to introduce the Princess of Wales, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry, to a new generation and to examine her legacy. Princess Diana graced the cover of People magazine some 57 times

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EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Theatre Photo EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Theatre
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