'Happy heavenly 60th': World remembers Princess Diana on her 60th birthday

NZ Herald

1 Jul, 2021 07:14 AM4 mins to read

Princess Diana would have turned 60 today. Photo / Getty Images

Princess Diana would have turned 60 years old today - and on would have been a milestone birthday for the Princess of Wales, people all over the world are taking time to pay tribute to "the People's Princess".

As Diana's son, Prince Harry and Prince William, prepare to unveil a statue of their mum in Kensington Garden, tributes for the late princess have began to flow on social media.

Diana would have been 60 today. Happy Birthday #HRH #PrincessOfWales @KensingtonRoyal #RIP #Diana pic.twitter.com/KCfpDGyLTk
— Attitude Gallery (@AttitudeGallery) July 1, 2021

Today would have been the 60th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales
During her life she attended several sittings with our artists so they could perfectly recreate her likeness ✨ pic.twitter.com/lHhNTT7h4z
— Madame Tussauds London (@MadameTussauds) July 1, 2021

Today Diana, Princess of Wales’ would have turned 60 ✨

We continue to celebrate her life and legacy by honouring young leaders, visionaries & role models from across the world who have inspired new generations to serve their communities, as Princess Diana believed they could. pic.twitter.com/Mtln9HX0FI
— The Diana Award (@DianaAward) July 1, 2021

“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.”

—Diana, Princess of Wales pic.twitter.com/8uVYwLqHGS
— Omid Scobie (@scobie) July 1, 2021

Good morning today a special lady is to be celebrated on her 60'th Birthday. Princess Diana & I met several times she was great fun had a real sense of humour the statue being unveiled today will help remember her for generations to come. Happy Birthday Princess Diana pic.twitter.com/r8KbtaAI4p
— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) July 1, 2021

Diana remembered on what would have been her 60th birthday. This is Lady Diana Spencer at the Royal Academy of Arts in June 1981, seven weeks before her wedding. #Diana60 #DianaAt60 pic.twitter.com/UPjFGh9n89
— Majesty/Joe Little (@MajestyMagazine) July 1, 2021

“She would be so proud of you all for living an authentic life with purpose and with compassion for others.”

Prince Harry paid tribute to his late mother during a surprise address to young people being honored with an award set up in Diana’s memory. https://t.co/tYbdIJxAaq pic.twitter.com/j8eDXwWKaJ
— ABC News (@ABC) July 1, 2021

Diana, Princess of Wales would have been 60 today. I remember covering a charity engagement at @TheSavoyLondon in 1991 on her 30th. The royal correspondents were all invited. Champagne flowed, Phil Collins sang “Another Day in Paradise”. Time flies. RIP Ma’am.
— Robert Jobson (@theroyaleditor) July 1, 2021

Today is the 60th Birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Diana was born in Park House, on the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk which is seen in the background of this family photograph taken by Diana's father, the 8th Earl Spencer. pic.twitter.com/zm1E5q1TPj
— Althorp (@AlthorpHouse) July 1, 2021

Today would've been Princess Diana's 60th birthday.

An important opportunity to celebrate her incredible legacy and the impact she made on public perceptions of HIV.

'Princess Diana challenged HIV stigma with every hug,' writes our CEO @ianrgreen #Diana60
— Terrence Higgins Trust (@THTorguk) July 1, 2021

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“I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know that I can give love for a minute, for half an hour, for a day, for a month, but I can give. I am very happy to do that, I want to do that.”#diana60 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QyWxAKUrsq
— Steve Anderson (@MrSteveAnderson) July 1, 2021

Diana Frances Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.

A dedicated mother to her two sons and a passionate activist about a myriad of causes, the Princess of Wales was adored all over the world and news of her tragic death in a car crash in Paris devastated everyone who admired her.