Princess Diana’s Brother Pays Tribute on 28th Death Anniversary

Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, commemorated the 28th anniversary of her tragic death by placing flowers at her burial site and sharing a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on the enduring pain of her loss. On August 31, 2025, Spencer, 61, visited the private island at Althorp Estate in England where Diana is buried, cutting flowers from the gardens and posting photos on Instagram with the caption, ‘Flowers we cut this morning from Althorp’s gardens for the Island. Always an impossible day.’ Princess Diana died on August 31, 1997, at the age of 36 in a car crash in Paris. The accident occurred when her driver, Henri Paul, who was under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs, lost control of the vehicle while speeding at approximately 65 mph to evade paparazzi on motorcycles, resulting in a collision with a pillar in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel that also killed Dodi Al-Fayed and Paul. At the time of her death, Diana had been divorced from Prince Charles (now King Charles III) for a year, leaving their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12 years old, respectively. Her funeral was a global event, with millions mourning, and she was laid to rest on the island at Althorp House, her childhood home, in a ceremony that included her sons walking behind her coffin. Spencer has often spoken about the profound impact of losing his sister, revealing in interviews that he visits her grave nearly every day and describing the loss as an ‘amputation’ that he still grieves deeply. He shared that for years after her death, he would instinctively think to call her with news, only to remember she was gone. The anniversary tribute comes amid personal changes for Spencer, including his recent divorce from his third wife, Karen Spencer, and his new relationship with Professor Catrine Jarman. Despite these developments, his commitment to honoring Diana’s memory remains steadfast. Prince Harry, in his memoir ‘Spare,’ recounted visiting the grave with his wife Meghan Markle, highlighting the emotional significance of the site and describing how Meghan prayed for guidance during their visit. This annual remembrance not only honors Diana’s legacy but also serves as a moment for reflection on her life and the unresolved questions surrounding her death, underscoring the personal and public mourning that persists nearly three decades later.