She should never have been invited. What a nerve to accept. How thick skinned can you get. Long live the Queen and never will Charles reign. Next king will be Prince William. With all her faults we loved Diana.

Gail Godfrey - London

gail godfrey, London, england

Are any of Diana's (numerous) lovers, crushes and stalkees going to attend, pray tell?

Marina, Montreal, Canada

Camila stay away, please. Forever!

Alex Guerriero, Oxford, England

She has done the right thing. Let the focus be on Diana. Charles reign will always be overshadowed by her untimely death. Let the main focus be on her two sons who have endured so much pain. William should be given t he throne and Charles bypassed.

Jade, Hazleton, PA

I am sure neither William nor Harry wanted Camilla there. They invited her for their father's sake. I am sure they would have invited Dodi's father, but out of respect for their grandparents they could not. Wonderful that they at least included Dodi's sister. I hope Camilla will never be queen.

Maria, Divonne Les Bains, France

If the Princes William and Harry have forgiven and accepted Camilla, then surely Diana's supporters should do the same?
Also, Charles had one single woman, Diana had numerous men. There werent "three of us" in this marriage - it was more like "six or seven of us in this marriage". The others were on Diana's side.
Diana knew what she was getting into before she got married, and went ahead because she wanted to be Queen.
People who still rabidly support Diana are unrealistic, and pay no attention to the facts of the matter.

Lisa, Oxford, UK

‘DIANA, THE LATE PRINCESS OF WALES <BR>
formerly HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS OF WALES.<BR>
Whose fault was it this time? The question is not whether The Duchess of Cornwall should or shouldn’t , but why any one thought it a good idea to resurrect old indiscretions by holding such a Public Service just as the ground had begun to settle. None will forget the late Princess, nor forget the inter involvement of the three principal characters, prior to her untimely death. The public is a lot wiser now than most of us were then and some may doubt the wisdom of raking over events, that might better have been left in the hands of the great healer.
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John Pope, Salisbury, UK

What a shame Camilla did not consider " long and hard" the effect her continued relationship with Charles would have on the marriage of Charles to Diana. There has been enough written about her relationship with Charles for the public to know her part in the very selection of the future wife of Charles. Their mistake was assuming Diana to be a total dolt who would be as happy as a toddler with a rattle being buried beneath expensive dresses and gems once she had produced the heir and spare. Diana wanted a loving family, Charles and her sons.
To be sure Diana made mistakes looking for love in all the wrong places AFTER it was clear her marriage was a total sham from the start.
"The Boys" most likely stood on protocol in inviting Camilla. For Charles to feel it was Camilla's "duty" to be there to support HIM shows how selfish and stupid Charles really is. Fred and Gladys should both remain away from the memorial service and allow those who really loved Diana to celebrate her life.

Marie, Arroyo Grande, CA/USA

There will always be three people in the marriage. That is the funniest thing of all. Camilla will never have any peace. There is a God.

Ann, Liverpool,

As a voice outside of Britain I am shocked at Camilla being singled out. If she is not 'encouraged' to attend, I think Prince Charles should also stay home. Wasn't he the guilty party as well? Ditto probably for most of the royal family and their staff.
As for refusing to invite close friends and former personal staff who wrote books about her, that's as silly as singling Camilla out. Either all or none as far as I am concerned.

Christine, Coffs Harbour, Australia

Finally, Camilla is showing the Princess some respect although 10 years late. Sorry she could stay away from the Princess’ husband. Maybe the Princess would still be alive today.

Catherine A. Vecchione, Edgewater, NJ

Surely if, as we are led to be believe, Diana is such a 'saint' then she would look down on her memorial service and be forgiving of whoever attends it.

David Smith, Portsmouth, Hants

How long do we still have to read about this boring soap opera. Is there not more important stories for the Times to cover.

Paul Egbunike, London, United Kingdom

At last someone who can stand up to the Prince Charles's selfishness.

anne da costa, chertsey, united kingdom

If the story is correct that Prince Charles wanted Camilla to attend because it is her duty and to support him, it is yet another example of how selfish and ignorant of public opinion he is.

It was blindingly obvious that her presence would be totally inappropriate and would damage the public's rather reluctant acceptance of her.

Donna Walker, Effingham, Surrey

Its a shame that this decision wasnt made earlier.
However, I believe (just as in his marriage to Diana) Camilla would mainly have been following the Prince of Wales wishes.
Of course she must take some responsibility but he has all the power in the relationship.
Its not unusual now to see marriages break up but what is strange is the amount of sheer hate still focussed at Camilla.
None of the "three" people in the marriage were innocent. I wonder how many of those that cannot leave this alone are......

E Eves, Chesterfield, UK

I think its a darned shame that the public can't grow up.

Denise, Washington, DC, USA

I cant think why the boys invited her in the first place

Glo, Liverpool,

Thank goodness she is staying away. I wish she had done that years ago.

Kerry Allen, Ottawa, Canada

It was ludicrous that the Royal family thought it was OK for the third person in the marriage to attend. I am surprised at the insensitivity of William and Harry. Surely this was the time to consider their mother, and the torment she experienced at the hands of this awful woman.

Carol van der Merwe, Liverpool, UK

It is typical that Charles should have wanted Camilla at the Diana memorial service. It is typical , also , that his sons and advisers did not have the common sense to decide months ago that Camilla should not attend.
Charles will lead to the end of the monarchy and an increasiong proportion of the country will not be upset.
Devolution within the U.K. and a non-hereditry republic will be the future...and it will be a democratic improvement and in no way impair the quality of life.

michael moorhouse., Bazauges, France

Both Prince Charles' marriages have had three people in them

R Gray, Berwick,

I can't believe anyone cares - there are far more important things going on in the world to get het up about. The only people whose opinions matter are Princes William and Harry. If they want her there, it's their decision and it's nobody else's business. I don't think Camilla should have bowed to the opinions of small minded people. Whatever happened in the past belongs there.

Claire, London,

What a pointless woman. No looks unless you are partial to Rotweilers, no contributions to society and great expense to us, the poor taxpayer. Where is the payback!

Lulu, Macclesfield, Cheshire,

I think in the circumstances Camilla has made the right decision. But she was put in a no win situation by her husband's request. One can understand his view that it is "duty". Just as it was the Queen Mother's duty to attend the funeral of the Duchess of Windsor, whom it was believed by her, had brought about the early death of her husband, the king. If Camilla is to be accepted as the consort of the Prince of Wales, then she should attend these sorts of occasions, by his side. It is silly to suggest that Camilla destroyed the marriage of Charles & Diana. Theirs was a dynastic match, for the production of an heir and a spare. He, the Royal Family, and the Spencers knew that. Unfortunately Diana did not. And rest, as we know is history.

samtam, Bangkok, Thailand

this was common sense their was nothing to agonise about

Sharifah, London,

I couldn't help remembering the Diana who gave her interview to the BBC. When asked what she thought of her husband's disclosure of adultery, she said she was devastated, 'but then I admired the honesty...I went to the school and put it to William...that if you find someone you love in life you must hang on to it and look after it, and if you were lucky enough to find someone who loved you, then you must protect it.'

And by the by - as for la Grande Germaine spurning the girl with no O Levels for being devious and scheming, we can be pretty sure that Princess Di's emotional intelligence, empathy and simple human warmth would have got her through Celebrity Big Brother with shining colours. And the life she led in the celebrity fish bowl was, perhaps, a metaphor of Big Brother writ large.

Margaret d'Armenia, Crouch End ,

Good one. Does anyone know specificaly what Racmaninov Princess Diana played for her boys and what will be played at her funeral. This revelations is fascinating to me as I am a musician and my favorite is Rach as well.

j., Bellaire, TX

I understand some believe Camilla deserves a chance. I will never 'warm up' to her, and although both Diana and Charles were involved with others outside their marriage, Princess Diana will ALWAYS be the People's Princess. And she will forever be terribly missed by many, many Americans.

JR, Houston, Texas, USA

The only people whose opinion matters are William and Harry. If they want her there, then it's their decision and no one else's business. I think it's sad that people are so small minded they condemn Camilla when they don't even know her. I think it's a shame she felt she had to back out of the service.

Claire, London,

Diana was at the mercy of one of the most powerful dynasties in the world. But what did they do to stop Charles carrying on his relationship with Camilla? They could have stopped it, if they'd wanted to. Hardly upholding the traditional family and church values there.

And why didn't they let Charles marry Camilla years prior to his marriage to Diana?

Divorcees and the monarchy didn't mix, apparently, Once Upon A Time.

But they do when it suits.

Kat, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Personally, there is nothing the Duchess will ever be able to do to redeem herself for her role of interfering in the marriage of Charles and Diana. Her only saving grace, in my opinion, is that she seems to be a good wife for Charles now. It is just too bad that union didn't transpire when they were both young and first dating to have saved Diana such hurt and, quite probably, if that had been the case she would be alive today. However, if that would have been the scenario, there would never have been Princes William and Harry, which would be a very great loss, indeed.

Caroline, Dorset, UK

Perhaps there ought to be a third person in both of their lives now....... whichever way you look at it, being the other woman in a love triangle is not a foundation for a lasting marriage and this is not the occasion where her presence would be required

Richard Jones, Stoke, England

Our next Monarch, Charles "The Thoughtless" ?

Peter Bolt, Reditch, UK

She and Prince Charles should be ashamed, they are an absolute disgrace.

C H Scott, Bedford, England

Camilla is not the only villain in this story.
Charles should not attend either.

Blair Matthews, St. John's, Canada

I watched "The Queen". In one scene, Mr. Blair calls Prince Charles a 'creep' for trying to hide behind his mother's tartan skirt. "It's OK for his mother to take the bullet, and not him." Blair believed that Charles was trying to shift attention to his mother, so Charles would be less likely to be the target of a bullet - even at the expense of his mother's life. Was Charles trying to shift attention to Camilla, so he could pass under the radar (people will blame her, not him, for Diana's unhappiness) ? So courageous…

Sirieh, Guiana, Guiana

I believ the Duchess took the right decision, considering the precedent situations and, above all, we all have to respect Princess Diana´s memory in a respectful way.

Maria do Carmo Fagundes, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

"For the past decade the Princess’s sons have marked the anniversary of their mother’s death in private. But this year they have bowed to popular pressure,"

Sorry, what popular pressure was that?

Veronica, Manchester, England

I think she is a very brave lady. I have no agenda regarding Camilla, she has made a big change in Prince Charles, he looks happier than he has in many many years and Diana's sons have accepted her into their lives.

It is 10 years now and Diana herself was no innocent regarding relationships that are very conveniently disregarded.

Its time to give Camilla a chance.

Veronica Williams, Eccleston , Lancashire

I have never heard anywhere else in the world that the "other woman" was invited to the memorial service of her dead rival. It is simply too audacius and hypocritical! How could she possibly contribute with her presence at that service? Didn't she already get what she wanted, whereas Princess Diana lost everything: what little affection her busband showed her, her marriage and ultimately her life? At least now she could have a dignified memorial service that she deserves.

A.B., Sarajevo,

I think it is quite right for Camilla not to attend this service, she never left Diana alone when she was alive, her presence was always there during the marriage to Charles. At least Camilla can show a bit of respect, something which Camilla knows very little or nothing about. RIP Diana, you will always be Queen of our hearts. God Bless.

Raj, Rochester, England

Does anyone really care about the disfunctional Windsor family any more? Their position in this country's affairs is becoming more irrelevent by the day.

Neil, Gloucestershire, England

I think gossips on that issue...extremely low.

vlad, Voronezh, Russia.

There is no way that she should have been invited or even considering attending the service. Now we will not be able to see her and her husband smirking through the service and enjoying their final victory over Diana. Charles is completely out of touch with the average citizen. I still laugh when I remember him trying to present the Cup to the losing side at the Cup Final some years back. He betrayed us at the time of his wedding. Most people were rejoicing for him, little knowing that it was a sham. I fear for the continuance of the Monarchy if he succeeds the Queen. Let us pray that he does not.

David, Poole,

I'll second that view.

Annie , Bath, UK

She's doing the right and sensible thing.

This gathering is part of the developing cult of the late princess. It is as absurd as the cult of Elvis, but it is a reality.

Camillia would not be welcome by many of the cult followers.

JOHN CHUCKMAN, Toronto, Canada

Finally, Camilla has gotten it right. Regardless of whether HRH the Prince of Wales feels it is Camilla's duty or not, she has absolutely no business attending anything to remember Diana, the Princess of Wales. She played too much a part in every aspect of Diana's life. The least she could do now is let her spirit rest in peace and stay away.

Christine, Washington, DC, US

Shame she didn't do the same years ago.

B.A.Watson, County Durham, United Kingdom