Coleherne Court, Old Brompton Road, London SW5 0EF
Diana, Princess of Wales Blue Plaque
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Why it's Wildland
2.7Before the palaces and the worldwide attention, Diana Spencer shared a London flat with friends. The plaque marks the home where she lived from 1979 to 1981, during the years when her courtship with the Prince of Wales began.
This is a small urban heritage stop, not a wild landscape. Its value is the direct encounter between a London address and a defining chapter in Diana’s life: the English Heritage plaque marks the home she shared with friends before her engagement transformed her public world.
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The experience
A brief stop to view the English Heritage plaque from an appropriate public position and reflect on the documented history of Coleherne Court. The flat itself is not a visitor attraction.
Things to do
Read the blue plaque
Look for the English Heritage plaque commemorating Lady Diana Spencer, later Princess of Wales, and the years she lived at Coleherne Court.
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Quick plaque stop
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Find the English Heritage plaque at Coleherne Court, Old Brompton Road.
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Read the inscription from an appropriate public position.
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Leave the residential entrance and private areas unobstructed.
Verified history
English Heritage records that Diana Spencer moved to London in 1978 and lived at Coleherne Court from 1979 until leaving after her engagement announcement on 23 February 1981. The plaque was erected in 2021. She shared the flat with friends, worked in several part-time roles, and began her courtship with the Prince of Wales in 1980. The building was a private home, not a public attraction.
Hidden details
The ‘chief chick’ door sign — English Heritage recounts that Diana organised the flat’s cleaning rota and that a sign reading ‘chief chick’ reportedly marked her bedroom door.
The plaque’s full inscription — The inscription identifies her as ‘Lady DIANA SPENCER later PRINCESS OF WALES 1961–1997’ and states that she lived here from 1979 to 1981.
When to go
· No particular time of day is evidenced as best. Be considerate of residents.
The plaque is a year-round urban heritage feature; no seasonal changes or preferred visiting months are documented.
No location-specific weather guidance is evidenced. Check before visiting.
What to look for
Look for the English Heritage blue plaque identifying Lady Diana Spencer, later Princess of Wales, and the inscription recording that she lived here from 1979 to 1981. Do not attempt to enter the building.
The story
Royalty
Best time to go
Any time of year; this is a brief urban heritage stop rather than a seasonal landscape experience.
No particular season or time of day is evidenced as best. Check before visiting and be considerate around this residential building.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
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Opening & access
The plaque marks the former home at Flat 60, Coleherne Court. It is a residential address; do not enter the building or private areas. Check before visiting. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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