The Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace by carriage after their wedding, 29th July 1981. She wears a wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel and the Spencer family tiara. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace by carriage after their wedding, 29th July 1981. She wears a wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel and the Spencer family tiara. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)Getty: Images

As the anniversary of Diana's death rolls around, we will spend the week looking at some of our favorite photos from Diana's life 

This photo series will be based around Diana's early years in the spotlight, following her courtship and subsequent marriage to Prince Charles.

Diana met Charles in 1977. He was in fact datind Diana's sister Sarah at the time, but took an immediate interest in Diana.

After years of courtship, Charles and Diana married in 1981, which would prove to be a relatively short marriage.

During these years, Diana was under intense media scrutiny, and became one of the most famous faces in the world. She was constantly followed by cameras, and became a style icon.

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Here's our favorite photos of Diana's early years in the spotlight

The Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace by carriage after their wedding, 29th July 1981. She wears a wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel and the Spencer family tiara. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales return to Buckingham Palace by carriage after their wedding, 29th July 1981. She wears a wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel and the Spencer family tiara. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

12th November 1980: Lady Diana Spencer (1961 - 1997), fiancee of Prince Charles, leaving her home in West London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

12th November 1980: Lady Diana Spencer (1961 - 1997), fiancee of Prince Charles, leaving her home in West London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

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The Princess of Wales and the Queen attend the Opening of Parliament in London, November 1982. Diana is wearing a white fur coat and the Spencer tiara. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

The Princess of Wales and the Queen attend the Opening of Parliament in London, November 1982. Diana is wearing a white fur coat and the Spencer tiara. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Princess Diana wearing a Jasper Conran suit during a visit to a community centre in Brixton, October 1983. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Princess Diana wearing a Jasper Conran suit during a visit to a community centre in Brixton, October 1983. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Princess Diana wearing a burgundy velvet hat with a feather during a visit to Wales, 29th October 1981. (Photo by Jayne Fincher/Getty Images)

Princess Diana wearing a burgundy velvet hat with a feather during a visit to Wales, 29th October 1981. (Photo by Jayne Fincher/Getty Images)

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Princess Diana of Wales smiling as she prepares to embrace a woman in the crowd, on the streets of Carmarthen, Wales, October 29th 1981. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Princess Diana of Wales smiling as she prepares to embrace a woman in the crowd, on the streets of Carmarthen, Wales, October 29th 1981. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)