She used her fame for good, putting taboo subjects in the spotlight and campaigning for the greater good. And while Princess Diana's tragic death meant she never met her two daughter in laws, both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton both work to keep her memory alive in small but meaningful ways.
From naming their daughter's in her honour, to reflecting her once boundary pushing style in their own choice of clothes, the two have each subtly honoured their mother-in-law.
One way in which Diana's memory is brought to life by her daughter-in-laws is their use of her jewellery, inherited by sons William and Harry.
Both Kate and Meghan regularly wear pieces that hold special memories for those who knew and loved the Princess. Get exclusive.
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