How old would Princess Diana have been now and when did she die?
Its been over 20 years since Dianas shocking, untimely death (Picture: Getty)  Today, July 1, would have been the birthday of Diana, Princess Of Wales  who is being honoured in a very different form with the unveiling of a new statue in her honour. The monument will take pride of place in the Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace  one of the Princess favourite spots  following a ceremony attended by the Duke Of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Diana was a beloved icon, and her death sent the world into a state of shock unlike anything seen before. Mother to Prince William and Prince Harry, Diana was a popular figure thanks to her open demeanour and her charity work. Dianas extensive charity work included working alongside AIDS patients at a time when the disease carried a stigma. She also campaigned for animal protection and was the patroness of charities and organisations that worked with the homeless, youth, drug addicts, and the elderly. Born on July 1, 1961, Diana wouldve turned 60 this year. Princess Diana, Princess of Wales with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry (Picture: Getty)  Had she lived, she would be a grandmother to five  after her eldest son, Prince William and Kate Middleton, welcomed children Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015 and Prince Louis in 2018. Dianas youngest son, Prince Harry, welcomed his first child, Prince Archie, with wife Meghan Markle in 2019  while their daughter, Lilibet Diana, was born in June this year. Princess Diana died on August 31 1997  24 years ago this year  at the age of 36. Princess Diana was beloved by many (Picture: Getty)  In the early hours of that date, she died in hospital after being injured in a car accident in a road tunnel in Paris. Her partner, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz W140, Henri Paul, were pronounced dead at the scene. A memorial to Diana was opened in Hyde Park by Her Majesty The Queen on July 6, 2004. The fountain was built to reflect Dianas life, the website states, with water flowing from the highest point in two directions as it cascades, swirls and bubbles before meeting in a calm pool at the bottom. The water is constantly being refreshed and is drawn from Londons water table. The Memorial symbolises Dianas quality and openness. There are three bridges where you can cross the water and go right to the heart of the fountain. Remembering Princess Diana: Princess Diana quotes  I like to be a free spirit. Some dont like that, but thats the way I am.  Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.  Diana was also known for being a style icon (Picture: Getty)  I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.  Family is the most important thing in the world.  Only do what your heart tells you.  MORE : Princess Diana statue to be unveiled on what would have been her 60th birthday  Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your views in the comments below.