Diana paved the way for a new kind of royal parenting, setting a standard for mothering a future monarch. Prince William was the first heir to the throne to be born outside palace walls, in a hospital. This was followed closely by another royal first.

"Diana is largely reported to be the very first mother within the royal family to breastfeed," said ABC News royal correspondent Victoria Arbiter. "Of course, that's hard for us to know for certain, but Queen Victoria was adamant that she found breastfeeding disgusting. She thought babies were ugly, and she didn't really enjoy any part of being pregnant, yet she had nine children."

Because of Diana, that taboo has been removed for Kate and the new baby.

"I'm sure she'll do exactly what most women in this country do," said Daisy Goodwin, author of "My Last Duchess." "Which is to breastfeed for two or three months? And then, you know, get some stuff, and give them a bottle."

Princess Diana broke with the royal tradition of spending months touring the Commonwealth without the kids. She insisted on including nine-month-old William on an official visit to Australia.

"And [people] were like, 'Breaking royal precedent,'" Goodwin said. "But it was brilliant, because ... we all really warmed to her. Because no woman wants to leave her baby, and that was what made Diana so lovable -- that she always absolutely adored her children."

The iconic figure of the late 20th Century: Diana, Princess of Wales. The most photographed person and appeared on the cover of People magazine. She epitomised feminine beauty and charm. Globally admired for her landmark philanthropy; in particular her work with AIDS patients and supporting the campaign for banning landmines.

She was born to an upper-class family who links to the Royal Family. Her father was Edward Spencer, Viscount Althorp. Edward Spencer was a direct descendent of Charles II. Her mother was Frances Viscountess Althorp.

In 1981, Diana married Prince Charles. The general public soon warmed to the innocence and beauty of Princess Diana, and the wedding was watched by over 1 billion people worldwide. During their marriage they had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry 2nd and 3rd in line to the throne respectively.

As Princess of Wales, Diana was expected to take part in various official Diana engagements, such as, opening of hospitals. This provided a natural passage for her to become involved in various types of philanthropic work. She received the title of "Her Royal Highness Princess Diana of Wales."

Diana died on 31st August, 1997, in a car crash. Shortly before her death, June 18th Princess Diana met with Mother Teresa. Both admired each other. Mother Teresa always said "Diana is my daughter." With utmost humility Diana said "I am a very, very small Mother Teresa.

Diana said "Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back if only they had the chance."

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