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The most poignant sight at today’s service to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be the empty seats.
Princes William and Harry chose the Guards’ Chapel at Wellington Barracks, close to Buckingham Palace, because it is the closest thing to a mother church for their regiment, the Household Cavalry. It can hold a congregation of 700, but only about 450 seats will be filled.
Most prominent among the missing will be the Duchess of Cornwall, who will spend the day with members of her family at Raymill House, Wiltshire, the marital home she held on to after her divorce and which she now uses regularly as a bolt hole from the strains of royal life.
This weekend she will fly off with a group of women friends, but without her husband, on a long-planned sunshine holiday in the Mediterranean, as she has done in late summer for several years. The princes had invited her to the service, but last Sunday she bridled at the pressure from her husband and his advisers to attend, and announced that she would not be there.
She never wanted to be, feeling that her presence would be inappropriate; she finally made up her mind when a number of other guests said that they would return their invitations if she turned up.
Three former close members of the Princess’s staff have been blacklisted from the invitation list, which was drawn up by the princes and their aunt and uncle, Earl Spencer and Lady Sarah McCorquodale. Paul Burrell, her butler, Patrick Jephson, her private secretary, and Ken Wharfe, her police protection officer, have all blotted their copybooks by publishing memoirs of their time at Kensington Palace.
Of the former aides who have written books, Mr Burrell has come in for particular criticism from the princes, who have accused him of “cold and overt betrayal”. Mr Burrell will be the US today, remembering his former employer in private.
Many of the Princess’s former associates will, however, be present, including Trevor Rees-Jones, the sole survivor of the crash in which she died, and Barbara Barnes, who was nanny to her sons when they were young. Clarence House last week did a U-turn over Victoria Mendham, who had been the Princess’s secretary but who was not included on the original guest list. Pleading an oversight, Clarence House has now included her in the congregation.
Thirty-five members of the Royal Family will attend the service. They will be led by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who travelled down from Balmoral on the royal train last night and will fly back to Scotland this afternoon. The Duke of York will be absent on a trade mission to the Far East, and his former wife, the Duchess of York, who was once close friends with the Princess, no longer attends royal functions as she feels uncomfortable at them.
No members of the public have been invited; the princes said that they want the service to be an essentially private occasion, and that the public had its opportunity to remember her at a Wembley concert held last month on what would have been her 46th birthday.
Gordon Brown will attend along with his two immediate predecessors at 10 Downing Street, Tony Blair and Sir John Major. Mr Blair had Alastair Campbell, his press secretary at the time, coin the phrase “people’s princess”, while Sir John gave the princes much behind-the-scenes help and advice after she died.
Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi was killed with the Princess, has not been invited, although one of his daughters will represent him. Mr Fayed plans to hold a two-minute silence in Harrods this morning. The store will also have a memorial window display.
More than 100 representatives of the charities Diana was associated with have been invited, although most will never even have met her. Personal friends who did meet her and who will be in the congregation include Sir Elton John, who sang at her funeral, Sir Cliff Richard, Lord Attenborough and the photographer Mario Testino, who took some the best-remembered images of the Princess.
The order of service includes many of Diana’s favourite hymns and music. Her sons and sister will give readings while Dr Richard Chartres, Bishop of London, will give an address. Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, will not be present, but he has written a prayer for the service.
A sculpture representing ten golden dandelions was unveiled yesterday in Kensington Gardens near the Princess’s former home, where large numbers of people are expected to gather today to lay floral tributes, as they have done on every anniversary of her death.
As well as Earl Spencer and Lady McCorquodale, the Spencer contingent will be joined by Lady Jane Fellowes, the Princess’s sister, Raine, Countess Spencer, her stepmother, and 12 of the Princess’s 17 godchildren.
Missing, because neither is yet a fully fledged royal, will be Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy, William and Harry’s respective girlfriends. The state of Prince William’s relationship with Ms Middleton remains the subject of fevered speculation.
Sentiment and ceremony
Service Guards’ Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1, noon1 pm. There will be no admission to the public
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Charities Those represented include Landmine Survivors’ Network, Help the Aged, the Trust for Sick Children in Wales, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Centrepoint, British Lung Foundation and the National Aids Trust
Music Performed by the choirs of the Guards’ Chapel, the Chapel Royal, Eton College, and an orchestra from the Royal Academy of Music, of which the Princess was president. They will be directed by Tim Horton and Andrew Gant
Flowers English roses and rosemary, for remembrance, which will be distributed to several of Diana’s charities after the service
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Diana was a wonderful person . She cared about everyone . She was a GOOD person and didn't think that she was better than anyone else , I was so hurt to hear of her death it was unbelieveable . I just couldn't believe that this happened to her . It was like a nightmare . I felt so bad for her boys , But I'm so glad that they are fine young men and she would be so proud of them . I will never forget her . God Bless you two boys !!
Sondy, Hawk Run , USA Pa.
I find it wonderful that the Diana's boys are taking the lead on celebrating her life.
Remembering, Somerville, NJ
Princess Diana was, she is and always will be in our hearts,
souls and thoughts. She was an angel and I agree.. with many people who thinks that she had been murdered.
But why? Is there no justice on this world at all?
God bless Prince William and Harry and God let Diana and Dodi rest in peace.
Anna, London, UK
jimmy from nottingham hold your tounge though you have a right to you opinion think of the millians of people who loved diana it was though not a royal fan I loved diana who was not afraid to show the norm and to be kind and loving something of which is lacking in this world. when did you last do charity work!! what if it was your mother would you not want to remember her?? of course. this was for all but also to try and put an end to the everything and to allow her to rest in peace come on lad open your heart
amanda , mansfield, nottiinghamshire
May God bless Harry and William and feel their mother
watching over them ever day of their lives. It was easy
to see she loved them both so very much.
God grant them all peace.
Shirley , Dallas, USA, TX
I was one of the first people at Kensington Palace on that awaful Sunday morning. I hope Camilla Parker Bowles feels all the guilt possible for the part she played in making Diana's life so miserable, and had she turned up to the service I think there would have been public outcry of biblical proportion.
I believe that CPB would have dad the audacity to turn up, thank God the queen instructed her not to.
meredith Wall, London,
From what does the Duchess of Cornwall need to take a holiday?
Malcolm, Bragg Creek, Canada
God continue to Bless Princes William and Harry. May Princess Diana rest in peace knowing that her sons love, know and respect their Mother.
Donna, Alabama, US
Will we ever let this poor woman rest in peace?
Graham, Leeds, England
How many more of these anniversary will we have?
Barry Holmes, Christchurch, New Zealand
How foolish?
Yes, indeed, how foolish this entire event was.
Heartfelt tribute?
Well, what son wouldn't do the same at a huge semi-public event?
The truth be told, Harry's words were pretty unimaginative and sentimental,
How on earth is this rated as news?
Gasp, we're all being Diana-ed to death.
JOHN CHUCKMAN, Toronto, Canada
I agree it was a disgrace that the Queen And her sidekick Phillip did not sing and did'nt appear to want to be there but then why should they they were glad to see her gone she was more popular than they will ever be, and I still believe that night in Paris was no accident but then that will never be allowed to proved otherwise will it!!!
Bob, London, England
I think it is time to stop all this remembering Diana's death. I hope when I go people will remember me on my birthday and for better things than dying.
Did we have memorials on the anniversaries on the deaths of other Royal Family or Political Party members??
I suppose it will be said that charities prosper from it, but I find it more than a little depressing.
Christine in Hayes, Hayes, Middlesex, England
What a fitting tribute to Diana.I am glad that CPB did not attend. What a wonderful family it would have been if Charles was true in his love to Princess Diana - When you waiver love all of the sorrows and tribulations follow-Just like waivring love for Jesus - . I cannot imagine why Camilla could not learn to love her first husband and her children and keep to the sacred vows she took then. Which means she took false vows and had evil in her heart all the time. She will have to pay for the sorrow she caused to all. In the years to come the world will see it.
Maureen Fernando, Toronto, Canada
"Let it all end here".
Amen to that.
M.J. Frizell, Payzac, France
Dear 1)Donna of Milbury and 2)Chrissie of Plattsburg and 3)K. Urban. et al Sympathy is natural but all this conspiracy and misinterpretation of reactions is just non-think. 1)Presumably you would wish that grandparents, (no matter how important) would put the needs of their grandsons above all else in such a situation and focus on them and provide a protective atmosphere 2) Does the Queen ever sing the national anthem? Or Prince Phillip? When in Canada, Oz, N.Z.and other commonwealth countries I think she sings our anthems. (Both in English and French in Canada) How appropriate would it be to sing "God save the Queen" if in fact you are the one being sung about? As for Prince Phillip We've never seen his sing at all-possibly he's tone deaf ? 3) Because this was Princess of Wales does not mean that this could not happen as an accident. Very difficult for Mr Fayed to accept as he employed the person who caused the death of his son. Naturally he would want to distance himself .Sad
i. Hawestone, Hawkestone, Canada
Diana would be proud of her sons today. They have become the young men she always hoped they would be. We will always love and miss you Princess.
Tonya, The Woodlands, Texas, USA
Chrissie, Plattsburgh, N: it would be utterly inappropriate for The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to sing our National Anthem.
In case you're unaware of the words, it's actually "God Save The Queen" and is a tribute to the monarch from her subjects. The monarch can hardly sing this song herself ; it would be immense hubris. As for Prince Philip singing it, I'm not sure what protocol would require, but while he's technically The Queen's subject, he's also her husband and her consort and therefore (imo) not obliged to sing it either.
-B, Seattle, USA
I wish that some day we would no the truth about diana`s death because this is a horrible tragedy to all human race everybody loved diana but somehow I cant believe the claims of an accident, for the first time in her life she found happiness and true love with Dodi and somebody shattered that and that person will have to report to God someday and face the consiquences. Diana I loved you with all of my heart you were my icon I allways gathered every single photograph I could get my hands on of you I still miss you.
Nerina Kruger, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Dear Diana, you continue to shine in my heart though we never even met. Your smile made the world brighter and your tragic end is what I still cannot comprehend. We loved you but you were not ours. Rest in Peace
My heart goes out to William and Harry, may you find comfort in God and treasure the wonderful memories of your mother Diana, princess of the people.
Juliet, Montclair, USA
Camilla would do well to remember that when a man marries his mistress it creates a "job vacancy."
He is such a fool, William should be the next king. Who in their right mind would invite their former mistress to the memorial to their wife, beloved by the world...charles is mad
kitty, seaside , usa
Diana wanted to be queen with a free life style, she would sleep with anyone who could approach her, including a sailor while on her honeymoon. This may be acceptable to a vast majority. The comment of one news reader that she died will traveling with Dodi to his flat in Paris with no noble intentions was most appropriate. The details of her last 30 days published by many papers showed that 26 of those were spent in different pleasure resorts with various men.
Zel Batool, Leeds, UK,
As parents we can make choices and some times,
our children suffer for it.
Unless you r spared,and the perfect parent.
What great boys they are, they have there own personality,s
that shone through today.
Never read a book written about diana,and apart from the holiday section of the Times on a sunday!!! (Which by the way i cant afford! ) newspapers dont interest me.
The absense of the money making fools was a great.
It took these people months to write there books to express how close they new Diana, It took her sons one afternoon to show, just how much they didnt know her at all.
Life moves on. And what ever friend is thinking about making money, ops sorry! "writing the truth about Diana," i hope u leave ur book signing with a full pen and a shopping trolley of unsold books.
sue, manchester, england
The Queen never sings in public! It's a matter of dignity. This mawkish sentimentality being expressed for a women they never new is a reflection of our irreligious times. Don't you empty headed losers have anything else to do? You silly people get a life.
Marc , London,
I drove to work this morning with Elton singing Goodbye Englands Rose and I wept for her son's loss of their mummy, for a nations loss of their golden child and for the worlds loss of a true princess.
The saddest moment of my life and a memory that always brings me to tears - the day Diana died.
Lisa Stapels, Darwin, Australia
Princess Diana touched many peoples lives including mine.
She was symbol of kindness and courage. I still can not believe she is gone and just can not come to terms with her tragic death. She will always be the peoples princess something that no member of the present royal family will ever be. They may have all the titles but they have no place in peoples hearts. I can not imagine how Charles and Camila can live with themselves with Dianas shadow hangging over them. They will never be forgiven for their wrong acts.
Sheena, Oxford, UK
well done to Princes William and Harry in remembering your mum so openly on the 10th anniversary of her death , Diana the peoples Princess will always be remembered with love and affection , but your Memorial Service was a lovely way for you both to show the world that you both love her and you want the world to KNOW IT , WELL DONE BOYS YOU DID YOUR MUM PROUD and lets hope you continue to let us the ordinary people share with you both our memories of your lovely mum ,
Jan Robinson , MALDON Essex, England
Have just watched it on Television, it was what it should have been.
Harry's words made me tearful, I am so glad he stood up there & told the world how he & William feel.
Both of them are lucky to have had such a loving mother & what's more they know it.
Well said Harry , & congratulations for your good organisation of the event.
Maggie Millington, Brittany , France
What a load of time-wasting nonsense. Is this 'remembrance' going to take place every 10 years or, hopefully, is this a one-off organised by the 'show-biz' princes ? Another excuse for 'The Royals' and their hangers-on to parade in their silly Ruritanian uniforms and funny hats and to ponce around to 'posh' music. Why on earth is Gordon Brown wasting his time by attending ? He has far more pressing problems to deal with.
Why are these disfunctional people being given so much publicity ? Why do the media assume that this 'remembrance' is of national importance ? I'm sure that Diana was a nice person but she was never a saint . Did she ever do a day's real work in her life ? I think not - apart from the child minding. She was merely another of our many attention seeking celebs. Get up off your knees, Britain, we live in a democracy. There are far more worthy people dead and alive in this country who deserve to be regularly remembered and honoured by the 'popular' media.
Jimmy, Nottingham, England
Well done, Princes! The service you planned was absolutely beautiful. I am sure your mother was looking down from Heaven with a mixture of happiness, pride in you and love for you.
I hope that everyone heeds the wise words of the Bishop of London and permits you to rest with your wonderful memories and your mother to rest in peace.
Julia, Abilene, TX/USA
Was Prince Andrew at the memorial service?
E.R., New Yoek, NY, USA
As Americans, I don't think most of us ever gave much thought to royals until our Grace Kelly married Prince Ranier.
Note would be taken when the Queen would visit our country but that would be about it. It wasn't until Diana Spencer came on the scene that anyone began to take note, all the Charles Prince of Wales most elegible catch notwithstanding. The difference that caught our eye is that she was not stuffy and standoffish, quiet the opposite. No gloves on her hands as she reached to shake hands with people who came to see her along the rope lines. She would kneel to the level of little children and the infirmed in wheelchairs...Diana did not present herself as far far above the ordinary human being. That is why so many came to love her even though none knew her on a personal level. And that is why she is missed by so many today.
Her sons reflect her humanity with the dignity expected of one in thier positions. What matters is the service was meaningful for William and Harry.
Marie Oseguera, Arroyo Grande, CA/USA
I'm sure Diana felt she had to make some charitable contributions to society, or her entire life would have been a giddy whirl of vacations and shopping. But the people who deify this rather pathetic woman are sad, sad creatures who need to do something useful with their own lives.
Emma, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Time to reflect on a wonderful mother adored by her children. So wonderful to hear such affection from Harry for his mother. Wills and Harry are a credit to their parents and family. May Diana finally rest in peace - Amen.
Maggie Staines , Sydney , Australia
WELL DONE BOYS!!!
From: every proud Mother everywhere.
Linda Crane, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
I believe she was murdered...God bless her sole...
I cry everytime I see a documentary about her. she was a beautiful person inside and out.
JH, south of Boston, usa
You´ll be the one and only.
fan de Diana, Barcelona, Spain
I have always admired Princess Diana. She was a great
humanitarian. Princess Diana reached out to the
downtrodden, the homeless. She had great empathy which
came naturally to her.
She lives on in our hearts and especially in the two very
fine young men, Princes William and Harry. She will not
be forgotten.
Mary Lee Merrill, Warren, Maine, USA
"Essentially a private affair? Why all the bally hoo then? What a circus! The Royal Family seems to have lost the ability to do things with quiet dignity.
JC, London, UK"
That's probably because we don't let them... left to their own devices, I'm sure they would do just that, the Queen especially. Unfortunately public hysteria forced them to bow to mob rule during that week, and now it seems we all have to "share in the grief" - whether we like it or not.
It's been ten years now, and while those who loved her will always hold onto their memories of her, it's time to let go of the grievances that so many of them still seem to harbour. Let Diana rest in peace, and let her family mourn in private, as we should have done right from the start.
L.,, UK,
Prince William and Prince Harry organized and oversaw a remarkable, memorable tribute to their late Mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The readings, the hymns, the glorious Faure Requiem, and the words of William and Harry were unforgetable.. May the beloved woman, Diana Frances Spencer, finally rest in eternal peace! [Viewed live in the U.S. on Fox TV, August 31, 2007]
Wm. F. and M. Denise Dunn, Chelmsford, MA U.S.A.
Thank God Camilla had the sense not to be there.
Morgan, Wethersfield, CT
I thought it was a wonderful uplifting memorial.
I was touched by the reading given by the sister of Diana and wonder if anyone knows the source.
Sylvia Daugherty, Mascoutah, Illnois USA
Shouldn't Harry be in Basra doing some useful for Queen and country? Shouldn't Camille have been beside Hubby? Was the flag at half-mast at Buckingham? Inquiring minds want to know
Robert Burnett, las Vegas, Nevada usa
I really admire Diana.We have a lot in common, we both got married in 1981 and had the first child about the same time, in the year of 1982.I watched the whole funeral, I cried alot. In her memory I bought a silver picture of her that I hung. Lucia Venturiello. Schenectady
venturiello lucia, Schenectady, NY 12303
Caught the Service on cable here. Thought Prince Harry "done good". Not a dry eye in the house.
Hope he made a few feel uncomfortable, make that guilty.
"...prepare to burn in Hell for eternity." Just so you've got something to look forward to.
Andrew Milner, Yokohama, Japan
I was pleased to have watched the excellent tv coverage by BBC of - Diana. A service of thanksgiving - from the Horse Guards Chapel in London. It was a moving service to a loving Princess. It was good to see Princes William and Harry accompanied by Prince Charles, the Queen and Prince Philip - also other members of the Royal Family and friends who knew Princess Diana personally - joining together to pay this important rightful tribute to the dear mother of Princes William and Harry - to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. I am grateful to have seen Princess Diana at a travel exhibition in London also a visit to Exeter many years ago. God Bless all the Royal Family.
Douglas Sims, Exeter/Devon, England
For all that has been said about the death of Princess Diana, I believe she would be proud of the way her sons have carried on and for the way Charles has raised them. They are fine young men, show us glimpses of Diana in their wit, smiles and actions and have a genuine relationship with their father. How many mothers could only wish that her children would say that she was a wonderful mother and have the passion an dedication to her that the Princess have to their mother.
tonia, Dallas, Texas
I am surprised the Queen is planning to be present , I take this move to be hypocritical . After all it was she who commanded that the Princess should be relieved of her title HRH after her divorce , so why would she wish to attend this special service ? I would just mention that I am a staunch royalist and was disappointed when the Queen made this decision.
Diana Smith, Vineyard Haven, MA. USA
diana was not only an english princess she was the princess of the entire world.she was the princes of our souls.god rest her soul.
amalia, campia turzii, romania
We have communities in the USA for the likes of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and especially Prince Charles...it's called "The Prodjects" and of course, most of the men from those areas end up in what we call "Prison"
DJ, Greensboro, USA NC
Is it me or do our American cousins seem more upset than us mere subjects - I think Webber and Rice should write a musical - ring any bells?
Chris, Southampton,
She was beautiful, and she married into royalty, but she was woefully unprepared for life as anyone, let alone a member of the Royal Family. In that her life was tragic. However, it is a clear warning that you can't go through life expecting someone else to clean up your predicament. "Thick as a post," she said of herself. You would have thought that she could have hired a few (female, older, sensible) tutors and brought herself up to speed, or someone could have pointed out the need to her. Maybe Melvyn Bragg could have sent some people over to help her out -- and she would have been honored for taking a positive step to better herself and the world.
This tragedy we see repeated not only in Kensington, but also throughout the Western world; a celebrity-obsessed culture that doesn't value what is important (internal values) but honors celebrity. Jade Goode and Paris Hilton represent this type, too. If we don't use our minds and reason, what have we left?
Gregory Baker, Odenton, Maryland, U.S.A.
I'm sure it was a lovely tribute, but hopefully now we can move on.
Denise, Washington, DC, USA
Ten years have passed and we still miss Lovely Diana. God Bless her boys.
Kate, Washington, DC/USA
I'm an American who loved Princess Diana. I can't believe that it's been 10 years. The memories of the sea of flowers at Kensington Palace are still fresh in my mind. I still remember where I was when I heard about her death. Friends wonder why I liked her as well as I did when I didn't even know her. I suppose it is because she was so human. She clearly adored her sons and you could see that her caring was genuine when it came to her causes. I watched the thanksgiving service this morning as I prepared for work. Prince Harry, bless him, nearly made me cry. I know that Diana is looking down at her boys and that she must be so proud of them. She will be missed always by so many. I am looking forward to seeing where Prince William and Harry get to in life. I have a feeling that their lives will be an honor to not only their country, but to their mother as well.
Elizabeth, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
The call has been to let the 10 year anniversary of Diane's tragic death be the moment to let her rest in peace. I fail to see how this ceremony can achieve that. It would have been better surely if the princes, friends and other immediate relatives could have chosen to have remembered the great lady in the privacy of their own thoughts and homes. Instead they have turned this into a public spectacle where the people are not allowed. It has also only served to afford the hangers on and publicity merchants a chance to reignite the Diana media bonfire and affords more opportunity to spread gossip rumours and lies about a fondly remembered Princess.
Steven Ward, Brighton, Sussex, England
I feel most of the royal family treated Diana like she was nothing. The showed just how cold they could be when she died. People will always remember them for their actions.
I think we no longer need a royal family, these people are cold and vindictive. I feel sorry for William and harry because they had to listen to so much rubbish said about the mother they loved so much.
I lost my mother when I was eight years old and at 53, I still think of her everyday of my life. William and Harry are wonderful boys and I say it's because of Diana.
Donna M LeMay, Millbury, Massachusetts
I saw how the Queen and Prince Phillip did not sing at the funeral with the national anthem what adisgrace to Princess Diana and her sons. She looked like she didn't even want to be there to remember her. Harry I loved his speech about his mom. what aswweetheart and what aexcellent job of raising her two boys and thelessons she taught them.
chrissie, plattsburgh, new york
It is still considered likely that Diana was murdered
Certain people had the motive, the opportunity, the means, the means of cover-up and of effecting the delays in justice as well.
The Lady of Justice was conveniently put in a coma at the same time.
K. Urban, London , UK
"Lord Earl Charles Spencer???" Lord Spencer or Earl Spencer, please!
David Cofield, Woodstock, Georgia
Essentially a private affair? Why all the bally hoo then? What a circus! The Royal Family seems to have lost the ability to do things with quiet dignity.
JC, London, UK
So these two Household Div subalterns arrived at the Guards' Chapel wearing 'red ties' did they? That should have the RSM choking on his tea.....or would have, if it were so.
James, monteria, Colombia
The first time I saw Dianna's picture in the magaine, I thought I had seen an Angel, she was the most beautiful white woman I have ever laid eyes on, I was 13 years by then, and I told my eldest sister, ' Sister, this womwn is beautiful and innocent, is she real? she looks like an angel. and after few years, I heard about her death, I cried for an entire week. people thought I was going mad. but I just knew something was wrong. But one thing I know is she is resting on the right hand side of the Father Almighty through Jesus Christ our Lord. When ever i see her pictures, I know that someone somewher is responsible for her death, and we all know it, lets not pretend.
Comfort F. Tumbay, Monrovia City, Liberia, West Africa
I fail to see why the bereaved boys. William and Harry can't take their girlfriends.
And yet Cliff Richard goes.
Plus representatives of charities who never even met her.
How foolish.
Simon Park, hong kong,