60+ Never-Before-Seen Photos of Princess Diana

Published on 06/16/2022

At the time of her death, Princess Diana was one of the most photographed ladies in the world. During the 1980s and 1990s, she appeared to be followed by paparazzi everywhere she went. When she died, the entire world cried for her loss. Many blame the madness of tabloid culture for this. While it may appear that she was always in the spotlight, we have a collection of rare images that offer an intimate look into her intriguing life and career. Look at these photos of Diana taken right before her death, which show a different side of her:

Ski Trip

Princess Diana, Prince William, and Prince Harry are currently skiing in Austria on vacation. Harry was only nine years old when the shot was taken! He was just lovely. The novel was first published in 1994.

Skiing

Skiing

Getting Into The Vehicle

This is a very rare photograph of Lady Diana Spencer from the 1960s. It was taken before she became Queen Elizabeth II in 1980. Her appearance is so sophisticated!

Entering The Car

Getting Into The Vehicle

Landmine Survivors

Diana was a wonderful humanitarian and role model for many. This strange shot was taken in 1997 while she was visiting landmine victims in Angola.

Volunteering With The Red Cross

Landmine Survivors

Oh, Harry!

Harry is doing one of his signature movements! He’s smirking and pointing his tongue out at the crowds gathered around Buckingham Palace.

Green Outfit

Oh, Harry!

On The Boat

Unfortunately, this shot was taken just a few days before Princess Di’s death. She was with her new boyfriend, Dodi Rayed. He is the billionaire Egyptian businessman’s son. After what appeared to be a relaxing vacation in the south of France, the two were involved in a car accident that took Diana’s life a few days later.

On The Boat

On The Boat

It’s All About The Hair

Princess Diana’s hair was frequently in the news. This is a famous photograph of her from 1988. She is delighted as she shows off her new hairstyle during a state reception in Melbourne.

Big Hair

It’s All About The Hair

On The Beach

Princess Diana is having a fantastic time because of the nice weather. Her animal-themed bathing outfit is stunning. It’s just lovely!

On The Beach

On The Beach

Hunter Boots

Princess Diana was well-known for her ability to set fashion trends. She wore Hunter boots long before they became fashionable. They are completely adored by us!

Hunter Boots

Hunter Boots

With The Children

Princess Diana is seen carrying Prince William in this 1983 snapshot taken at Kensington Palace. He was only 8 months old at the time and was really lovely!

With The Children

With The Children

Trip To India

This is a true classic. Mother Teresa is shown grasping Princess Di’s hand when visiting India in 1992.

With Mother Teresea

With Mother Teresea

Austrailia Trip

At the time of this photograph, Princess Di was on a royal visit to Australia. The shot was taken in 1983, and she is wearing a gorgeous outfit made at the time by Benny Ong.

Walking

Walking

The People’s Princess

Diana is known as “The People’s Princess,” and she is pictured here working in humanitarian endeavors. What a wonderful role model she was to have!

Volunteering

Volunteering

Thorpe Parke

Diana is shown in this shot while visiting Thorpe Park with his son, Harry. The shot was taken in New York City on April 13, 1993.

Rafting

Rafting

With The Car

Princess Diana is dressed to the nines in a gorgeous attire on June 16, 1981, in Windsor. It happened immediately following the Ascot horse races.

With The Car

With The Car

Black Hat

She was such a lovely young lady when she arrived! This unique shot was captured in West Sussex on a summer vacation in 1971. The National Archives now has control of it.

Black Hat

Black Hat

Red Dress

The gorgeous Princess of Wales is seen visiting a hospital in England in this 1989 image.

Red Dress

Red Dress

Elegant White Dress

This shot was taken in 1990, during his official visit to Hungary. She is sporting a gorgeous Catherine Walker gown in this photo. We really enjoy it!

Elegant White Dress

Elegant White Dress

Revegenge Dress

This is without a doubt one of Princess Di’s most infamous outfits. It’s the infamous “revenge” costume. The design was overseen by Christina Stambolian. She wore this gown on the same night that Prince Charles admitted to being an adulterer in front of the entire country in 1994.

Revenge Dress

Revenge Dress

Grey Dress

Princess Diana arrives at the Serpentine Gallery in London in 1995 to begin her exhibition. Catherine Walker, the designer, has created another lovely gown for her to wear.

Grey Dress

Grey Dress

Catherine Walker Suit

Catherine Walker is lovely in the role of Diana! This shot was taken in 1989, while Diana and Prince Charles were on an official visit to the Gulf States.

Catherine Walker Suit

Catherine Walker Suit

Easter Service

The family is seen in this 1989 snapshot attending an Easter service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Easter Service

Easter Service

In Spain

While on vacation in Spain, Princess Di looks gorgeous. This shot was taken on the Spanish island of Majorca in 1987.

In Spain

In Spain

In Bangkok

This shot was taken in 1997 during Princess Diana’s visit to Bangkok.

In Bangkok

In Bangkok

How Elegant

Diana’s distinctive look, which she frequently wears. It’s a slim-fitting traditional white button-down shirt. It’s pretty wonderful, and we wholeheartedly recommend it!

How Elegant

How Elegant

In Gingham

Princess Diana is shown here in Gingham, and she looks lovely. She paid a visit to the country in 1986.

Gingham

Gingham

Looking Amazing As Always

Princess Diana appears as immaculate as ever when attending the Royal Ascot horse races, as seen here.

Looking Amazing As Always

Looking Amazing As Always

Summer Dress

In this shot, Princess Diana is dressed in a very summery style! It’s amazing! She is pictured here in Alice Springs, Australia’s Northern Territory, on a business trip.

Summer Dress

Summer Dress

Home Garden With The Kids

This rare portrait of the entire family was taken in 1986 at the Highgrove House.

Home Garden With The Kids

Home Garden With The Kids

Bruce Oldfield Dress

This shot was taken in 1985 on a trip to Venice. The gown’s design was created by Bruce Oldfield.

Bruce Oldfield Dress

Bruce Oldfield Dress

Dancing With John Travolta

What a stunning image! Princess Di can be seen dancing with John Travolta at a performance at the White House in 1985.

Dancing With John Travolta

Dancing With John Travolta

Attending An Opera in Milan

What an incredible Victor Edelstein gown! According to the report, this is how royalty dresses when attending an opera in Milan. Perfection!

Attending An Opera In Milan

Attending An Opera In Milan

Teddy Boy

Princess Diana is pictured here in London in 1984, dressed in a cute “Teddy Boy” costume.

Teddy Boy

Teddy Boy

After The Birth Of William

The couple can be seen here holding their newborn son, Prince William. This beautiful photograph was taken in 1982.

After William Was Born

After The Birth Of William

Honeymooning

Diana is seen here in 1981, just before leaving for her honeymoon, looking as happy as she can be.

Honeymooning

Honeymooning

Back In 1981

Diana is clad in a tartan costume in this iconic shot taken in 1981.

Back In 1981

Back In 1981

The People’s Princess

Princess Diana is seen arriving at the Tate Gallery in London in this 1997 image.

The Peoples Princess

The Peoples Princess

Engagement Photo

A lovely snapshot of Lady Di and Princess Charles taken shortly after their engagement announcement on February 24, 1981, can be viewed here.

Engagement Photo

Engagement Photo

Royal Couple

This portrait was shot on the couple’s first official trip as a married royal couple to the United Kingdom. They were seen together on March 9, 1982, at Goldsmith’s Hall, when they were attending a charity function.

Royal Couple

Royal Couple

Wedding Dress

The massive train! She was photographed in her now-famous wedding gown on July 29, 1981. Her train was the longest in royal wedding history, measuring an incredible 22 feet in length.

Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress

St. Paul Cathedral

The royal couple is seen arriving at St. Paul’s Cathedral for their royal wedding ceremony in this 1981 image.

St. Paul Cathedral

St. Paul Cathedral

Nuptials

Here’s a photo of the gorgeous couple at their royal wedding. They appear to be fantastic!

Nuptials

Nuptials

The Royal Couple

In this photo, the royal couple can be seen waving to a gathering of super fans after their wedding.

The Royal Couple

The Royal Couple

Kiss

The couple is pictured here sharing a passionate kiss after their wedding.

Kiss

Kiss

The Young Prince

A photo of the family from a long time ago is shown below. Prince William proved to be pretty lovely as a newborn… This shot was taken on June 22, 1982, at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, England.

The Young Prince

The Young Prince

Family Portrait

A family portrait was shot at Kensington Palace on October 6, 1984, and it is seen here. In this photo, you can see the entire royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry.

Family Portrait

Family Portrait

Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry

Here is Diana, who is heavily pregnant and bearing Prince William at the time.

Princess Diana Prince William And Prince Harry

Princess Diana Prince William And Prince Harry

Holiday

Princess Diana is spotted looking incredibly lovely while on vacation with her son. They appear to be having a great time, based on our observations!

Holiday

Holiday

Princess Diana and Prince Harry

This unusual snapshot of Princess Di was taken as she and Prince Harry were having fun aboard the Royal Yachy Britannia.

Princess Diana And Prince Harry

Princess Diana And Prince Harry

Pope John Paul II

Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and Pope John Paul II are photographed at the Vatican in Rome on August 29, 1985.

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Washington D.C.

What an amazing photograph! President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan are seen in this photo welcoming Princess Di and Prince Charles to the United States Capitol. They paid an official visit to the country on November 9, 1985.

Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.

This shot was taken just seconds before Prince Charles delivered a speech at Washington, D.C.’s National Gallery of Art. The shot was taken in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 1985.

Another Visit To Washington D.C.

Another Visit To Washington D.C.

Kyoto

In this photo, Diana is wearing an exquisite Japanese kimono while on vacation in Kyoto, Japan. This extraordinary image was taken in 1986.

Kyoto

Kyoto

Aids Advocate

Diana is seen in this shot visiting an AIDS patient at Middlesex Hospital in London. This shot was taken in New York City on April 19, 1987.

Aids Advocate

Aids Advocate

Jedi Knight and Princess

Princess Di is pictured with a well-known actor in this photo taken at the 40th annual Cannes Film Festival. The incident occurred on May 15, 1987.

Jedi Knight And Princess

Jedi Knight And Princess

Working At A Kindergarten

Lady Diana worked in a variety of capacities before becoming a princess. Prior to her royal wedding, she supplemented her income by working as a nanny, in the service industry, and as a school assistant. This photo was shot in 1980, while she was a kindergarten teacher at the Young England Kindergarten.

Working At A Kindergarten

Working At A Kindergarten

Leaving The Ritz

Princess Diana is seen leaving the Ritz hotel in London, England, in this shot. She was leaving Princess Margaret’s 50th birthday celebration. This image was captured in the year 1980.

Leaving The Ritz

Leaving The Ritz

Showing Off The Ring

Of course, the dreaded engagement ring! What an impressive piece of work! In this shot, she is displaying her magnificent engagement ring. Of course, it’s made of sapphire and diamonds. The royal couple had only announced their engagement in a formal manner a few days before.

Showing Off The Ring

Showing Off The Ring

On A Beautiful Yacht

The couple is seen aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia on August 1, 1981, marking the start of their honeymoon. We’re envious of your success!

On A Beautiful Yacht

On A Beautiful Yacht

Wedding Day Kiss

The royal couple is pictured here on the balcony of Buckingham Palace sharing a passionate kiss in front of the camera.

Wedding Day Kiss

Wedding Day Kiss

Honeymoon in Scotland

In this shot, the pair appears to be exceedingly well-dressed. This photograph was taken by a friend of theirs in 1981, while they were on their honeymoon in Scotland.

Honeymoon In Scotland

Honeymoon In Scotland

Parliament Opening

Diana looks gorgeous in this photograph shot in 1982 at the opening of Parliament in London.

Parliament Opening

Parliament Opening

After William’s Christening

A fantastic option for a special event! Princess Diana is seen in this group shot carrying her son, Prince William, who is also present. It was taken on August 4, 1982, just after his baptism.

After Williams Christening

After Williams Christening

Riding In A Land Rover

Lady Diana is seen in this rare shot while riding in a big Land Rover in Australia.

Riding In A Land Rover

Riding In A Land Rover

Holding Prince William

The pair is beaming with delight as they show off their newborn son, Prince William, at Kensington Palace. The shot was taken in New York City on February 1, 1983.

Holding Prince William

Holding Prince William

Sitting In The Garden At Kensington Palace

Here’s a photo of Prince William at the age of 18 months. They’re having fun in the Kensington Palace grounds.

Sitting In The Garden At Kensington Palace

Sitting In The Garden At Kensington Palace

In New Zealand

The Royals are shown here, including Prince William. They are currently in the New Zealand city of Auckland.

In New Zealand

In New Zealand

Rubbing Noses

Our hearts are pounding with joy! Princess Diana is seen touching noses with people in New Zealand in this 1983 image.

Rubbing Noses

Rubbing Noses

Wearing the Queen Mary Tiara

We would like one! Princess Diana wears the Queen Mary Tiara, which she received as a wedding present, in 1983. She was in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Wearing The Queen Mary Tiara

Wearing The Queen Mary Tiara

Ayers Rock

This shot, taken during an official tour of Australia in 1983, was taken at Ayers Rock.

Ayers Rock

Ayers Rock

With A Jigsaw Puzzle

Diana is seen in this exceedingly rare shot coaching Prince William with a jigsaw puzzle. This shot was taken on October 22, 1985.

Jigsaw Puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle

Dancing In Melbourne

Diana has a wonderful sense of rhythm! She appears to be having a wonderful time in this snapshot taken in Melbourne, Australia around 1985.

Dancing In Melbourne

Dancing In Melbourne

Dancing With Wayne Sleep

Princess Diana surprised her husband, Prince Charles, by performing a special performance with ballet great Wayne Sleep!

Dancing With Wayne Sleep

Dancing With Wayne Sleep

Highgrove House

Diana could be seen lounging at her Highgrove House in Berkshire on July 18, 1986.

Highgrove House

Highgrove House

In Saudi Arabia

This is incredibly cool and unique! Lady Diana can be seen in this photo on November 17, 1986, attending a banquet thrown by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in the country.

In Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia

Indonesia

This rare snapshot shows Prince Charles and Lady Diana Princess of Wales during a performance by some Indonesian tribal dancers in Yogyakarta. This shot was taken in New York City on November 5, 1989.

Indonesia

Indonesia

Niaagra Falls

In 1991, Princess Diana and her sons are on a boat ride with their father, Prince Charles, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Isn’t this picture just adorable?

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Her Royal Majesty

What a royal wizardry achievement! Diana and the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, pose for a portrait outside Clarence House in London on August 4, 1987, both beaming.

Her Royal Majesty

Her Royal Majesty

Cannes Film Festival In 1987

We have featured a total of two images from the 40th annual Cannes Film Festival, including this one. This is one of our personal favorites! This incredibly rare image was taken on May 15, 1987.

Cannes Film Festival In 1987

Cannes Film Festival In 1987

Total AIDS Advocate

Diana’s humanitarian activity was one of her numerous successes. Even at this point of time, there was a significant lot of animosity and misunderstanding against AIDS patients. The photographer for this snap was told not to show the patient’s face since he had AIDS. This shot was taken in the year 1987.

Total AIDS Advocate

Total AIDS Advocate

Another Kyoto Pic

This is without a doubt one of our favorite looks of all time! She wore this magnificent Japanese kimono for the rest of the trip when she visited the historic city of Kyoto in central Japan.

Another Kyoto Pic

Another Kyoto Pic

With Nancy Reagan

We simply admire tough, self-sufficient women! There are two of them in this shot! Diana is shown here with the stunning Nancy Regan. The two are currently receiving treatment at Virginia’s Springfield Drug Rehabilitation Center.

With Nancy Reagan

With Nancy Reagan

Mother Teresa And Diana Chatting

This photograph was shot of Diana and Mother Teresa while they were in Rome. On February 19, 1992, the shot was taken.

Mother Teresa And Diana Chatting

Mother Teresa And Diana Chatting

Taj Mahal

Several present members of the royal family have recently participated in a reenactment of this historical event. Diana and her husband were going through a terrible time when this portrait was taken. She can be seen alone outside the Taj Mahal in India, where she was born, in 1992.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

VJ Commemoration

On August 19, 1995, London celebrated VJ Day commemorations, and this snapshot shows the entire family together for the occasion.

VJ Commemoration

VJ Commemoration

Leaving A Health Club In London

This one is really difficult to find! Diana is seen leaving her health club after a workout in 1996. She seems to have gotten in a lot of workouts!

Leaving A Health Club In London

Leaving A Health Club In London

London

Princess Diana is seen here on her trip to a London hospital. This shot was taken on March 6, 1996.

London

London

Washington, D.C.

At a fund-raising event in Washington, D.C., First Lady Hillary Clinton is seen with Princess Diana. Breast cancer research received a percentage of the earnings from the fundraiser. This shot was taken in New York City on September 24, 1996.

With Hilary Clinton In Washington D.C.

With Hilary Clinton In Washington D.C.

Anti-Land Mine Activist

Diana was compelled to wear protective clothing when she visited a location in Angola that had been seriously destroyed by landmines. She was attempting to be helpful in the situation. This photograph was shot in 1997, making it fairly old.

Anti Land Mine Activist

Anti Land Mine Activist

Pakistan

Princess Diana was pictured in Pakistan on March 23, 1997. She was on an official tour of the country at the time of this shot, and she was visiting a hospital.

Pakistan In 1997

Pakistan In 1997

Australia

The stunning Princess of Wales is seen in this snapshot visiting Footscray Park, which is located in Melbourne, Australia. It was taken on January 27th, 1988.

Austrailia

Austrailia

Teenage Diana With Her Pet Pony

This is one of our favorite photos. Lady Diana Spencer is depicted here as a young adolescent riding her favorite pony, Scuffle. This shot is just stunning!

Teenage Diana With Her Pet Pony

Teenage Diana With Her Pet Pony

With Raine

In this shot, Raine Spencer is seen with her stepdaughter, Princess Diana. Because of her tumultuous relationship with Princess Diana in the aftermath of her death, she was called “the wicked stepmother” by the media.

With Raine

With Raine