From her childhood to her philanthropic missions, the most rare photos of the late Princess Di.
Princess Diana lived her in life in the spotlight. But although a great part of her legacy was documented in the public eye, there are some images that never made it to the forefront. From her early childhood days in Sandringham to her teenage years, philanthropic missions, and less publicized moments as a royal, click through for 50 rarely-seen photos of Lady Diana over the years.
1962
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1963
Getty ImagesSitting in her carriage as a toddler during a family photoshoot at Park House in Sandringham, Norfolk.
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1960s
Getty ImagesAs a child, posing in a red dress, cardigan, and matching headband.
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1967
Getty ImagesPushing her brother Charles on a swing at the age of 6.
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1968
Getty ImagesPosing alongside her brother Charles at their childhood home.
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1970
Getty ImagesPlaying a game of croquet in Itchenor, West Sussex.
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1971
Getty ImagesOn summer holiday in Itchenor, West Sussex, at the age of 10 years old.
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1974
Getty ImagesWith a Shetland pony at her mother’s home in Scotland during a summer trip.
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1980
Getty ImagesWalking in the Eaton Square district of London during her time as a nanny at 19 years old.
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1980
Getty ImagesDuring her time working as a nursery assistant at the Young England Kindergarten School in Pimlico.
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1981
Getty ImagesJust one year later, she attended her first public engagement with Prince Charles, a recital at London’s Goldsmith’s Hall.
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1981
Getty ImagesAt the Braemar Games wearing a tartan outfit by Caroline Charles.
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1982
Getty ImagesAt the Victoria Theatre in London for a performance of ‘Little Foxes.’
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1983
Getty ImagesArriving at Eden Park Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
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1983
Getty ImagesWith Sarah Ferguson at the Guard’s Polo Club in Windsor.
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1984
Getty ImagesAt the formal naming ceremony for the new P&O Cruise Liner ‘Royal Princess,’ which was named after her.
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1985
Getty ImagesTalking to soldiers while at an army based in Berlin, Germany.
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1985
Getty ImagesSmelling flowers at the Royal Botanical Gardens In Melbourne, Australia.
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1985
Getty ImagesMeeting pop group “The 3-Degrees” at the Birthright Ball.
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1985
Getty ImagesGetting a kiss on the cheek from a young boy during a visit to Nottingham.
