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Charles Spencer Unveils Rare Photo of Young Diana as William Marks Homewards Anniversary

The 9th Earl Spencer released a previously unseen image of Princess Diana’s sixth birthday celebration; Prince William commemorated the second anniversary of his homelessness initiative inspired by her legacy.

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Overview

  • Charles Spencer posted a never-before-seen black-and-white photo from 1967 showing him and Princess Diana riding a camel at her sixth birthday celebration.
  • The image, shared on what would have been Diana’s 64th birthday, notes that their father arranged “Bert the Camel” from Peterborough Zoo as a surprise guest.
  • The Spencer family continues to safeguard personal archives at Althorp House and to release rare family photographs as part of annual tributes.
  • Prince William marked two years of his Homewards homelessness campaign with a public statement that credited his mother’s compassion as its driving force.
  • Diana’s sons are broadening her humanitarian legacy through ongoing public remembrance and charitable projects aimed at supporting vulnerable communities.