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It's hard to believe this year marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death — and we can't help but wonder what could have been if she hadn't died back in 1997. NBC's Dateline airs a special this Friday about the life and death of Diana, and we're taking a look back at her lifetime in photos in preparation. Originally published September 2009. Updated May 2017.

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Rare unseen pics, taken in September 1982, show a beaming King Charles cradling his infant son Prince William and Princess Diana cuddling the newborn. The photos will be auctioned next month

From being an almost teen bride as Lady Diana Spencer, to revenge looks as the Princess of Wales

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From being an almost teen bride as Lady Diana Spencer, to revenge looks as the Princess of Wales

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From being an almost teen bride as Lady Diana Spencer, to revenge looks as the Princess of Wales

1990-06-15 Diana at the Swizzels Matlow Sweet Factory in High Peak, Derbyshire

There are certain events that will live in our memory forever — but these lesser-known moments were just as special.