Prince Charles' love life had always been the subject of press speculation, and he was linked to numerous glamorous and aristocratic women. When he hit his thirties, he was under increasing pressure to marry. Legally, the only requirement was that he could not marry a Roman Catholic; a member of the Church of England was preferred. In order to gain the approval of his family and their advisers, any potential bride was expected to have a royal or aristocratic background, be a virgin, as well as be Protestant. Diana met these qualifications. The engagement got settled having Diana descented to the throne. In the late 1980s, the marriage of Diana and Charles fell apart, an event at first suppressed, then sensationalised, by the world media. This lead to seperation to actual divorce. After the divorce she took special instrest in travel and music and also worked in the Red Cross.

Princess Diana became one of the very first profile people to be pictured touching those afflicted with AIDS. This controversy had a significant impact in changing many people’s opinions and perspective to the disease. Her act was simply a charity. It wasn't one of the traditions royal families had to do. Diana had a very personable touch. She was very at ease in meeting people from any background and even if they were ill or in hospices. The patients would react very favourably to her meetings, they warmed to her life energy and heartfelt sympathy. Part of her appeal was her sympathy and natural compassion. She could empathise with people’s suffering, having suffered much herself. Princess Diana was involved in nearly 100 charities during her life. Through the vigorous fund raising and campaigning, Princess Diana has greatly affected the lives of the patients she has reached out to. Princess Diana shocked the British society when she decided to become a part of the AIDS research. The subject of AIDS was usually shunned by the "great" British society. Princess Diana knew that in order for her to raise money for charty she would take advantage of her priviledge and power.

Her personal support is said to have been a significant factor in encouraging Britain and then other countries to support the personal landmines and other charities. Diana's legacy has inspired many other counties to give to charitable causes. At the time of her death, thousands of Americans responded to raise more than two million dollars in charitable gifts. The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund was created as a way of continuing Diana's work in the United States.Some of the charities she contribute on was Landmines & Explosive Remnants of War, Prisoners' Families, Palliative Care. All these charities are for different kinds of people and families. For example the Landmines & Explosive Remnants of Was is to continue the commitment of Diana, champion the issue of landmines, supporting the campaign for a worldwide ban and speaking up for those whose everyday lives are blighted by landmines.