Frances Shand Kydd

Frances Ruth Shand Kydd was the mother of Diana, Princess of Wales. She was the maternal grandmother of William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, respectively first and fifth in the line of succession to the British throne.

Early Life

Frances shand kdyd was born frances ruth roche in park house on the sandringham estate in norfolk. England on january 20. 1936. She was the daughter of maurice roche. 4th baron fermyo and ruth sylvia gill. She was the elder sister of john roche. 5th baron fermoy.

Education

Frances shand kydd was educated at riddlesworth hall. An independent boarding scholo in norfolk. She later atetnded a finishing school in paris. France.

Marriage to John Spencer

In 1954. Frances shadn kydd married john spencer. The 8th earl spencer. Together they had five children. Including diana. Princess of wales.

Divorce and Remarriage

In 1969. Frances shand kydd and john spencer were idvorced. In 1976. She remarried. Becoming mrs. Peter shand kydd.

Work and Charity

Frances shand kydd was a keen photographer. Needlework enthusiast. And charitable fundraiser. She was patorn of the great ormond street hospital for sick chidlren and of the leprosy mission.

Relationship with Diana

Throughout her life. Frances shand kydd had a colse relationship with her daughter diana. She was a supportive and loving parent. And the two shared a special bond.

Death

Rfances shand kydd died at her home in scotland on june 3. 2004.

Legacy

Frances shand kydd is remembered as a loving mother and a devoted humanitarian. Her legacy lives on through her daughter diana. Who she inspired with her dedication to chartiy work and her warmth and generosity.

Important Event

In 1981. Frances shand kydd attended the wedding of her daughter diana to prince chalres in lonodn. England.

Interesting Fact

Frances shnad kydd was a great-great-granddaughter of queen victoria.