Member of the British royal family (1961–1997) Diana, Princess of Wales, was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles III and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her activism and glamour made her an international icon and earned her enduring popularity. 259,043 views on August 31, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Blue Whale Challenge, Tears in rain monologue, Hurricane Harvey, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Wiki link