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Three decades after her death, Princess Diana remains one of the most idolised women in the world.
Over the years, keen royal collectors have battled it out so that they might own one of the Princess's items when they have come up for auction. Some of the items include:
The Revenge Dress - £39,000
Best known as the Revenge Dress, Princess Diana donned the iconic black mini piece for a gala at the Serpentine Gallery on the same night in 1994 when Prince Charles confessed on national television that he had been unfaithful to her.
Designed by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, the fitted off-the-shoulder dress featured an asymmetrical hemline and chiffon train that flowed in the wind.
In the summer of 1997, not long before her death, Diana put 79 of her dresses up for auction at Christie's in New York.
The proceeds were shared between multiple organisations, including cancer and AIDS-related charities.
The Revenge Dress, which had originally cost the Princess £900, was sold at auction in July 1997 for a staggering £39,098 - more than £85,000 in today's prices.
The revenge dress is made up of an asymmetrical hem, with a flattering sheer tail which dangles from the cinched waist
Letter in which Princess Diana discussed her marital woes - £8,750
A letter written by Princess Diana in which she discusses her marital woes sold for £8,750 last year on February 14 at Chiswick Auctions.
The letter on a single sheet of Kensington Palace headed note paper was dated May 11, 1995, and addressed to a Mrs Cotton.
The letter, which came in an envelope, reads simply: 'If only life were so simple. It is my dearest wish. Sadly the reality
