What was in Princess Diana's capsule?

In 1991, Princess Diana buried a lead-encased time capsule at Great Ormond Street Hospital containing 1990s memorabilia chosen to represent life, including a Kylie Minogue CD (Rhythm of Love), a pocket television, a solar-powered calculator, a European passport, tree seeds, British coins, a,snowflake hologram, and a copy of The Times. It was uncovered early in 2025 due to construction.

What did Princess Diana put in her time capsule?

Some of the items included a solar-powered calculator, British coins, a sheet of recycled paper, a European passport, and a pocket television. A picture of Diana was also in the capsule. The Times reports the box had suffered some water damage, but the items were mostly intact. Copyright 2025 CNN Newsource.

Why did Princess Diana always hold her head down?

Princess Diana kept her head down in public due to a combination of shyness, feeling overwhelmed by intense media scrutiny, and a strategic way to manage her image, often peering up from under wide-brimmed hats to regain a sense of control and privacy while still appearing graceful, a habit stemming from her early struggle with royal life and a desire to seem smaller or less conspicuous. 

What was Diana wearing in her casket?

According to the account, the dress she was laid to rest in was a black cocktail dress by Catherine Walker, one of her favorite designers.

Why did Princess Diana refuse to wear Chanel?

Princess Diana stopped wearing Chanel because the brand's iconic interlocking "CC" logo became a painful reminder of her husband Prince Charles's affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, essentially symbolizing their intertwined initials and the betrayal she experienced in her marriage. After her divorce, she found the double Cs too painful to wear, representing the "C" for Charles and the "C" for Camilla, though she later briefly wore Chanel again, perhaps reclaiming the symbol.
 

Nostalgic time capsule sealed by Princess Diana opened 35 years later

Was Lady Diana a smoker?

No, Princess Diana was a well-known non-smoker who actively campaigned against smoking, even taking a breath test for Britain's No Smoking Day to show the public that even car fumes produced more carbon monoxide than she had in her lungs, highlighting her anti-smoking stance.
 

What happened to Princess Diana's pearl choker?

During her lifetime, Diana, Princess of Wales owned a personal jewelry collection containing iconic pieces. Most of her earrings, bracelet, and a watch are now worn by her two daughters-in-law, Catherine and Meghan. But all her pearl chokers remained hidden in the jewelry vault.

What royal refused to go to Diana's funeral?

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) was the royal who notably skipped Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, not by outright refusal but by a considerate decision supported by the Royal Family, because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, as reported in royal biographies.
 

What did Diana say when she was dying?

Princess Diana's last words, uttered to a French firefighter at the scene of the Paris car crash, were reportedly, "My God, what's happened?" followed by groans and possibly "Leave me alone" as she became agitated, before she went into cardiac arrest and later died from internal injuries. Firefighter Xavier Gourmelon administered CPR and thought she would live, only to be devastated to learn she had died in the hospital, notes The Sun and Daily Record.

What disability did Princess Diana have?

Although the family was aware of Diana's bulimia, she struggled with the illness for many years, not seeking treatment until the late 1980s. However, this fact was not revealed to the public until 1992, when Andrew Morton published a book about the Princess of Wales.

Which word did Princess Diana remove from her vows?

Princess Diana famously removed the word "obey" from her wedding vows to Prince Charles in 1981, choosing instead to promise to "love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health," a move that modernized royal tradition and was later followed by her daughters-in-law, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle. 

What exactly were Princess Diana's injuries?

First medical reports indicated that she was suffering from concussion, a broken arm and cuts to her thighs. It later emerged that the Princess had suffered massive chest injuries. At 4.53am it was announced that the Princess had died.

Why did Princess Diana never grow her hair out?

Queen Elizabeth didn't support Diana either. Without consulting Diana, the queen arranged for a hairstylist to come and cut her hair. This overbearing move stripped Diana of her autonomy and dignity. From that point on, Diana never attempted to grow her hair long again.

Who was the most loved princess in the world?

Diana, Princess of Wales

One of the most famous royals of all time, Diana captivated the world with her beauty, charm and style, but it's her kindness and charitable work that people mostly remember her for.

Which royal refused to attend Diana's funeral?

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) was the royal who notably skipped Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, not by outright refusal but by a considerate decision supported by the Royal Family, because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, as reported in royal biographies.
 

What title would Diana have if she was still alive?

Diana's chance of becoming Queen vanished as soon as her divorce from Charles was complete. Had she remained his wife, she would be Queen today, but their relationship was very volatile, and their split was almost inevitable.