Princess Diana wasn’t afraid to break the royal rules.

So buckle in, because here are 14 times that Princess Diana broke strict royal rules.

But what many don’t know is that theengagement ringbroke protocol.

Princess Diana in magenta with Prince Charles

So it was in a magazine, what’s the big deal?

By their standards, the ring “wasn’t considered unique and also wasn’t bespoke.”

So even before she married into the royal family, she was already breaking the strict rules.

Prince Charles with his hand on Princess Diana’s shoulder

“There’s an instant barrier between them,” body language expert Patti Wood said.

Diana also took them white-water rafting and let them ride their bikes.

William was the first heir to the throne born in the hospital, breaking generations of tradition.

Princess Diana holding one of her sons

Up until that point, wearing black as a member of the royal family was strictly reserved for funerals.

The fact that Diana worked was brought up again byUPIwhen she and her husband announced her first pregnancy.

Princess Diana broke strict royal rules with…nail polish?

Princess Diana and Prince Charles with baby Prince William

So what did Diana do with that rule?

She completely ignored it, and was seen on occasion with bright red nails.

And I was very aware of that."

Princess Diana wearing black in front of the press

But as noted byPeople,Princess Diana broke that strict rule for a heartwarming reason.

“[Becoming] this fantastically glamorous, self-confident stylish woman.”

Yes, you read that correctly.

Princess Diana walking down a staircase

“It was a symptom of what was going on in my marriage,” she revealed.

Talk about breaking down your walls.

News,Diana would get in and out of the grounds by wearing wigs and disguises.

Princess Diana in black with red nail polish

“Meghan’s been using different disguises, hats,” an insider explained.

“They’re being extremely clever so they can go in and out without being seen.

They are taking a completely different approach than William and Kate.”

Princess Diana and Prince Charles, looking in different directions

She was often seen cuddling kids and interacting with people who had waited to speak to her.

“The royal family used to say that everyone had to be deferential to them.

Clearly Diana was comfortable doing so, because she was often seen embracing individuals in all kinds of circumstances.

Princess Diana holding a child

Clearly, Diana’s approach to parenting was consistent; she gave the boys everything she had and more.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their wedding day

Princess Diana with her hand to her chin

Princess Diana and Prince Charles, smiling

Princess Diana exiting a plane with her sons

Princess Diana speaking to an elderly woman

Princess Diana flanked by her two sons