Public appearances Diana, Princess of Wales
in october 1981, prince , princess visited wales. diana attended state opening of parliament first time on 4 november 1981. first solo engagement visit regent street on 18 november 1981 switch on christmas lights. attended trooping colour first time in june 1982, making appearance on balcony of buckingham palace afterwards. princess made inaugural overseas tour in september 1982, attend state funeral of grace, princess of monaco. in 1982, diana accompanied prince of wales netherlands , created grand cross of order of crown queen beatrix of netherlands. in 1983, accompanied prince on tour of australia , new zealand prince william, met representatives of māori people. visit canada in june , july 1983 included trip edmonton open 1983 summer universiade , stop in newfoundland commemorate 400th anniversary of island s acquisition crown. in february 1984, diana patron of london city ballet when travelled norway on own attend performance organised company. in april 1985, prince , princess of ...