July 1 marked what would have been Princess Diana’s 64th birthday, and the internet lit up with tributes to the late royal icon. Known as “The People’s Princess,” Diana continues to be adored for her compassion, authenticity, and bravery. From Reddit to Instagram, fans shared emotional memories and praised her time as a philanthropist and a royal member.
She Would Have Been 64 Today: Reliving Princess Diana’s Legacy in Photos
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One tribute captured the spirit best: “Diana was not perfect, and she never claimed to be. But in a system that expected its members to act like gods, she remained beautifully human.” Fans recalled her groundbreaking work (including advocating for AIDS patients in the 90s to walking through landmines, and speaking about mental health). Diana made people feel seen in an era when vulnerability was taboo.
Remembering an earlier July 1st – that of 1967, when my father thrilled all of us at Diana’s 6th birthday by getting Bert the camel over for the afternoon, from Peterborough Zoo…! pic.twitter.com/udi0tQ8vMJ
— Charles Spencer (@cspencer1508) July 1, 2025
Adding a personal touch, her brother Charles Spencer posted a never-before-seen childhood photo from her 6th birthday. The black-and-white picture featured a tiny Diana riding a camel, a memory from 1967. Though Diana passed tragically on August 31, 1997, at just 36 years old, her spirit lives on. Her legacy isn’t just royal, it’s real. And every year, people pause to remember her legacy of compassion, honesty, and kindness.
