1980: Rare Early Footage of Lady Diana Spencer

To commemorate the Princess of Wales on the 25th anniversary of her passing, ITN Archive is presenting a series of clips covering her years of public service between 1980 and 1997.

This clip, from 18 September 1980, may be the earliest-recorded news footage of Lady Diana Spencer. It was captured when rumours first surfaced of her romantic involvement with the Prince of Wales.

There is a lot to note in this short clip, from the camera’s uncertainty of what Diana looks like, to the 19-year-old's efforts to escape the unwanted press attention.