Princess Diana style file: from pearls to platform trainers, the fashion history of Prince William and Harry's mother

Known predominantly for her philanthropy, down-to-earth nature and the scandal surrounding her marriage to Prince Charles, in her tragically short life Princess Diana also earned herself a number of admirers thanks to her unwavering sense of style.

A fashion icon for her own generation and all those subsequent, Diana, Princess of Wales, rarely put a foot wrong in the style stakes.

From figure-skimming Versace to that iconic Elizabeth and David Emanuel wedding dress - complete with a 25-foot train - Diana was rarely afraid of fashion.

In her earlier days in the public eye, the Princess kept her style statements relatively uniform.

Regularly sporting a frilled shoulder and an elegant hat, she tended to experiment more with colour than shape.

As the late eighties arrived, however, and the mother-of-two had seemingly had her fill of shoulder pads, the world saw a more sartorially savvy Princess.

Skirt suits, waist belts and pearl chokers took the place of her once-favoured frills during official engagements, while her casual approach to dressing saw a whole new side of the national treasure.

One of the true trailblazers of the much-copied 90s aesthetic, her later life saw the Princess sway away from the more feminine pieces of previous years towards high-waisted jeans and a loose button down shirt.

Often photographed leaving her London gym, Diana showed a penchant towards the decade's iconic wedged trainer and slogan sweatshirt, with lycra mini cycling shorts even making their way into the royal wardrobe.

Click through our gallery to reminisce over some of the best looks from a true fashion icon