A shy 20-year-old girl stepped out of a horse-drawn coach in 1981 and into the world spotlight, capturing the imagination of millions as a real-life fairy-tale princess. Her storybook marriage didn’t have a happy ending, but Diana learned to use her fame as a way to champion charitable causes near to her heart. She became “the People’s Princess” by humanizing the image of the British royal family and showing care and concern for all people, including the homeless, the sick, and others in need.