Princess Diana 1997 Newspaper Collection & Royal Wedding Commemorative Plate Bundle - Pre-Owned

Pre-owned / used. Condition as shown in images. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing.

A substantial pre-owned bundle of original Princess Diana newspapers and souvenir supplements from August–September 1997, together with a Royal Wedding commemorative plate from 1981. A significant collection of original period press coverage documenting the death, funeral, and public reaction to the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales — alongside a piece of Royal Wedding memorabilia from the day she married Prince Charles. A compelling collector’s bundle for Royal Family enthusiasts, ephemera collectors, and historians.

Newspapers & supplements included (photo-verified):

The Daily Telegraph — original issues, September 1997:

• Monday 1 September 1997 — “Prince brings Diana home” (coffin repatriation from RAF Northolt; sons comforted by the Queen)
• Tuesday 2 September 1997 — “Diana’s driver was drunk” (twice the legal limit; car travelling at over 120mph)
• Thursday 4 September 1997 — “Blair defends the Queen” / “Prince extends route of funeral”
• “Paparazzi on death charge” — Daily Telegraph, September 1997
• “Monarchy ‘will modernise’” — Daily Telegraph, September 1997
• “Let us show the world we are united in grief” — Daily Telegraph (Queen’s statement)
• “Queen bows to her people” — Daily Telegraph
• Daily Telegraph — “Diana, Princess of Wales 1961–1997” — special commemorative front page / supplement (large format, portrait cover)
• Daily Telegraph — “The Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales” — special funeral supplement
• The Sunday Telegraph — marriage/wedding era issue

Other newspapers:

• The Express on Sunday, 7 September 1997 — “The Final Farewell” — front page showing the Royal Family at the funeral; includes 32-page Princess of Wales magazine supplement

Souvenir supplements & booklets:

• Daily Mail — “Diana: A Tribute” — colour souvenir supplement
• The Sunday Telegraph — “Diana” — souvenir supplement with portrait cover
• “The Princess of Wales — A Celebration of an Extraordinary Life” — small black souvenir booklet / programme
• “Diana — Free 32-Page Colour Souvenir Tribute” — colour supplement

The plate (photo-verified):

• White ceramic plate with Royal coat of arms in full colour to centre
• Gold / gilt rim
• Rim text: “The Marriage of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales”
• Royal Wedding commemorative plate, 1981
• Appears in good used condition — no visible chips or cracks

Condition (photo-verified):

• Pre-owned / used
• Newspapers: age-related yellowing, toning, and handling wear consistent with nearly 30-year-old newsprint; some issues show creasing and folding — clearly visible in photos
• Plate: appears intact in good used condition — no visible chips or cracks from photos
• Condition as shown in images