Princess Diana had harnessed her fame to galvanise international action against the indiscriminate horror of landmines, and now her son was taking on the challenge.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady has recalled what really went down in the palace pantry - and the night Princess Diana nearly burned the place down.

The star-studded premiere at the Natural History Museum in London in April marked the launch of Sir David Attenborough's eight-part Netflix environmental series Our Planet.

The claim has been made by Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell in a new documentary called 'Princess Diana's Wicked Stepmother' that focuses on Countess Raine Spencer.

Actress Emma Corrin will portray Princess Diana in the royal couple's 1983 trip to Australia. Ms Corrin adopted Diana's iconic early 1980s hairstyle to film in Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: She led an extraordinary life, marrying two earls and a count - and, along the way, became stepmother to Diana, Princess of Wales.

Celebrity photographer Mario Testino, 65, remains accused of systematic and humiliating sexual misconduct, with no less than 13 accusers levelling charges against him.

Earl Spencer, the younger brother of Princess Diana, has shared a snap of the 24ft tall Christmas tree that's taken pride of place at Althorp House, Northamptonshire.

DAME ESTHER RANTZEN: At this time the pain of loneliness really hits home, especially if you are one of the eight million-odd people in Britain who live alone.

These days Robson Green finds himself spending a lot of time looking upwards. He is not looking for divine inspiration. Rather, he is on his guard against advancing weather systems

The royals showcased glamorous gowns and on-trend day wear this year, with the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex heralded for their sartorial style.

Rhonda Burchmore has recalled the embarrassing moment she slipped over on stage while performing for Princess Diana in the early '90s.

AMANDA PLATELL: Of all the pictures published in this tumultuous week for the Royal Family, one stood out for me.

Angela Levin, who wrote Harry: Conversations with the Prince in 2018, made the claim following the ongoing fallout caused by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to step back from the royal family.

Matthews, 44, got engaged to Paul Saunders, 57, just six weeks after they met after falling 'head over heels in love'. But she was seen yesterday in the south of England without her ring.

Described as Diana's 'rock', Paul Burrell weighed on the royal rift ahead of the crisis summit at Sandringham later today, expressing his sympathy for the Queen who he said: 'I feel very sorry for.'

RICHARD KAY: Of all the royal homes, Sandringham House is the least stuffy: less formal than Buckingham Palace, not so steeped in history as Windsor Castle and less baronial than Balmoral.

Mr Grant told a US radio show: 'I'm on Harry's side. The tabloid press effectively murdered his mother, now they're tearing his wife to pieces. I think as a man, it's his job to protect his family.'

This week Lady Kitty Spencer, 29, revealed the 30 carat diamond engagement band which appeared to confirm her betrothal to fashion mogul Michael Lewis, 60.

RICHARD KAY: Above all Harry's speech demonstrated how raw and how unpredictable the drama over his and Meghan's split from the royals really is.

Prince Harry, 35, has grown close to Meghan Markle's, 38, mother Doria Ragland, 63, and has been asking for her advice in his own mother Princess Diana's absence, a source told The Sun.

The unknown actress has won the role of Diana, Princess of Wales in the fourth series of Peter Morgan's Netflix drama, and has been shooting scenes around Europe for the past three months.

JAN MOIR: In her Chinese milk ad, Kitty was photographed posing alongside a cake stand, and pretending to be interested in an exhibition at the British Museum.

Lady Kitty Spencer was spotted strolling the streets of New York with her 60-year-old South African-born fiancé Michael Lewis, who reportedly proposed to her just before Christmas.

Meghan Markle, 38, 'really regrets' giving up her career for royal family role in Britain which 'didn't compare with what she was accustomed to', Sally Bedell Smith told Vanity Fair.

The actress, 24, treated herself to a brief break from the show as she dined at DUCKSOUP in London's Soho district with a male pal on Sunday evening.

A striking scarlet suit custom- made for Diana, Princess of Wales, by designer Jasper Conran, has gone on public display for the first time at her former home, Kensington Palace.

Emma Corrin once again slipped into character as Princess Diana as she filmed scenes for season four of the Crown on Saturday afternoon.

The Crown star Emma Corrin was busy shooting New York City scenes for the Netflix show's fourth season on Sunday.

British royal author Tina Brown has claimed that Prince Harry is still deeply affected by Princess Diana's death and by his unclear role as the second son. 

The actress, 24, filmed the moment the Princess was followed through London by photographers as she left her job at a local nursery wearing an iconic see-through skirt.

EXCLUSIVE: Charity Combat Stress, which helps veterans struggling with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, confirmed it had been involved with filming for the series.

The actress donned a fake belly to transform into a pregnant Princess of Wales at a Buckingham Palace Easter Egg hunt set in the Spring of 1984.

London-born society beauty Lady Kitty Spencer, 29, who is Princess Diana's niece, suffered the fashion faux pas earlier today while attending the Alberta Ferretti show in Milan.

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Stephanie Broadley, 28, from Lincolnshire, was failed by staff at Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, in May 2018.

Tony Bellingham, from southeast London made personal jewellery for Princess Diana and other VIPs before a freak accident left him with a constant, burning pain in his right arm.

A central London mansion with a royal history is available to buy - boasting a 'wellness floor' complete with pool, bar and sauna, behind the exterior's 18 windows, pictured.

The Crown series four filming commenced in London again on Monday and actress Emma Corrin transformed into Princess Diana.

The British actress, 24, was seen emulating the people's princess's style in a strapless purple gown that elegantly displayed her slender frame and complemented her porcelain complexion

The actress, cast as Princess Diana in the forthcoming fourth series of The Crown, put Royal engagements to one side as Miu Miu unveiled its fall-winter collection iij the French capital.

Princess Diana's close friend Julia Samuels,60, has revealed on Lorraine that both Prince Harry and William are 'very authentic' and believes Megxit simply shows the 'complexity' of any normal family.

The actress, 24, transformed into a young Princess Diana to film pre-engagement scenes for The Crown series four in London.

RICHARD EDEN: But the custody battle between the billionaire ruler of Dubai, who retained the services of Lady Ward (inset), and his estranged wife, Princess Haya, who had Lady Shackleton (right)...

She's set to portray Princess Diana in The Crown. And Emma looked like Hollywood royalty as she graced the red carpet at the Misbehaviour world premiere in London on Monday.

Patrick Jephson, from the UK, has warned of the 'revenge' 'American chat show' interviews Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, could unleash. He made the comments speaking to The Times.

The scenes are thought to be a replication of when she returned to the UK from Vienna in 1986 - wearing a similar electric blue ensemble.

The creators of The Crown have admitted that they blundered when portraying the Queen at a Royal Variety Performance for the next season of the drama.

Prince Harry 'regretted' having to stand down from his role in the military, and felt 'forced into it' after stepping down from royal duties, a source has claimed.

Royal addresses by the Queen are exceedingly rare. They come in times of war, such as the Gulf conflict in 1991, and at times of great sorrow.

In a video for Delish , British-born cook Darren McGrady also said the Prince of Wales loves organic farming and encourages royal staff to cook using food found on royal grounds.