Ken Wharfe recalls that with the late royal, "you could very easily be drawn into a private gathering or family occasion."

29 years ago, on 31 August 1997, the sudden death of Princess Diana shocked the world and left everyone in mourning. The Princess of Wales was just 36 years old when she lost her life following a car accident in Paris, France.

Princess Diana died in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997, at the age of 36. Here’s everything to know about what happened and how her legacy lives on today.

Princess Diana's private secretary said that she relied on a 'bewildering cocktail' of psychics, astrologers, and alternative healers.

Today marks 29 years since Princess Diana’s death. "The People’s Princess" remains one of the most beloved figures of the British royal family. Diana had a profound friendship with Mother Teresa, who died just six days after Diana was killed in a car crash.

The former couple were photographed on the banks of the River Dee during their 1981 honeymoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland