Princess Diana: 10 TV portrayals and storylines about the People's Princess

Victoria Leigh Miller
·Writer

It’s impossible to believe, but Aug. 31 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. The beloved People’s Princess captivated the world during her short lifetime, and two decades later, documentaries and specials commemorating the anniversary of her death dominate the small screen. And there’s more to come: Casting is underway for the perfect Princess Dianas for Netflix’s The Crown and Ryan Murphy’s Feud Season 2.

While there’s currently an influx of Diana-related TV material due to the anniversary of her death, Princess Diana portrayals are nothing new. Well before her death and in the years after, the popular princess made unwitting cameos on TV movies, late-night shows, and even animated comedies.

Click through this slideshow to see 10 past Princess Di references and portrayals on TV.

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