Prince Harry made a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales,
describing her as “simply the best mother in the world” during a moving
thanksgiving service on the tenth anniversary of her death today.
During the highly personal speech, delivered on behalf of himself and his
brother William, the young prince described her as their “guardian, friend
and protector”.
“We miss her,” he said. “When she was alive, we completely took for granted
her unrivalled love of life, laughter, fun and folly.”
Harry said that he and his brother — who were 12 and 15 when Diana died —
“think about her every day, speak about her and laugh together at all the
memories”.
“To lose a parent so suddenly at such a young age — as others have experienced
— is indescribably shocking and sad. It was an event which changed our lives
forever, as it must have done for everyone who lost someone that night, “ he
said.
“But what is far more important to us now, and into the future, is that we
remember our mother as she would have wished to be remembered — as she was:
fun-loving, generous, down-to-earth, entirely genuine,” he said.
The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the late Princess’s family, the Spencers,
joined 500 guests invited by William and Harry at the Guard’s Chapel in West
London to mourn and celebrate the life of their mother, who died in a car
crash in Paris early in the morning of August 31, 1997.
The princes joined in the singing of the first hymn, Be Thou My Vision, O Lord
of My Heart, as the orchestra of the Royal Academy of Music, of which the
Princess was president, began the service. The Rev Patrick Irvin, Chaplain
to the Household Division, then said the welcoming prayer.
Prince William read from St Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, followed by the
Princess’s sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, who read J.S. Hoyland’s From the
Bridge is Love.
After Prince Harry’s personal thoughts, which brought tears to the eyes of
many present, the Bishop of London, the Right Rev Richard Chartres, made a
speech in which he said that the commemoration should mark the point at
which “we let Diana rest in peace”.
He said: “It is easy to lose the real person in the image, to insist that all
is darkness or all is light. Still ten years after her tragic death there
are regular reports of ‘fury’ at this or that incident and the Princess’s
memory is used for scoring points. Let it end here . . . Let this service
mark the point at which we let her rest in peace and dwell on her memory
with thanksgiving and compassion.’’
After the service William and Harry escorted their father, the Queen and the
Duke of Edinburgh to their cars, parked outside the chapel door. Cheered by
the assembled crowd, the Princes stood on the chapel steps for more than 20
minutes, greeting guests leaving the service. They smiled throughout, and at
one point Harry shared a joke with his cousins, the Princesses Eugenie and
Beatrice.
The ceremony, which started at noon, was the centrepiece of a day of
memorials, some public, others entirely private, for Diana, whose death
shocked Britain and prompted an extraordinary national display of grief.
Mohamed Al Fayed, the owner of Harrods, whose son Dodi died with the Princess,
observed a two-minute silence this morning at the shop in Knightsbridge.
Looking tired and nervous, Mr Al Fayed stood in front of a bronze statue of
Diana and Dodi, surrounded by shoppers and Harrods’ employees.
The businessman, who has a strained relationship with the Royal Family after
accusing them of being involved in the deaths, received a round of applause
from his supporters at the conclusion of the tribute. He was not invited to
the official ceremony, but the Fayed family was represented by his daughter.
Outside Kensington Palace, a group of Diana fans led prayers and sang hymns
from early this morning. Hundreds of people gathered outside the palace
gates, which are lined with bouquets of flowers, photos, balloon and
newspaper clippings from a decade ago.
A long-time Diana fan, Luba Saicic, 75, who moved to London from Serbia 35
years ago, was also outside Kensington Palace for Diana’s funeral in 1997. "And
I’m still crying,’’ she said.
Many also went to Wellington Barracks, which contains the Guards' Chapel,
where today's official service took place. They waited to see the arrival of
the Royal Family, guests and representatives of charities supported by the
Princess.
Among the first to arrive at the barracks this morning were Diana’s favourite
singers Sir Elton John (who sang an adapted version of his song Candle in
the Wind at the 1997 service) and Sir Cliff Richard; the photographer Mario
Testino; Sir Richard Branson, Lord Richard Attenborough and his wife, Sheila
Sim.
Family members, including Diana’s sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady
Jane Fellowes, Raine Spencer, Diana’s stepmother, and brother Lord Earl
Charles Spencer, then made their way into the chapel.
The Prime Minister and Tony Blair, who articulated the notion of the “People’s
princess”, also attended, along with John Major, the former Conservative
Prime Minister.
William and Harry arrived at the chapel at 11.30am, wearing navy blue suits
with red ties and looking calm and confident. They stood at the entrance and
greeted guests, including their father, the Prince of Wales, who greeted
them with a kiss on each cheek when he arrived.
One of the prayers written for the memorial service by the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, gave thanks “for all the memories of her that
we treasure still’’.
“Her vulnerability and her willingness to reach out to the excluded and
forgotten touched us all; her generosity gave hope and joy to many. May she
rest in peace where sorrow and pain are banished."
Other tributes are being held at the Spencer family estate of Althorp, where
Diana is buried on a small island, and in Paris, where she died.
Diana supporters in Paris also paid tribute to the "People’s Princess" with a
makeshift shrine at the statue of a gold flame over the bustling Alma
roadway tunnel where she died.
France has not sponsored official ceremonies to mark the anniversaries of the
deaths of the princess, her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and their chauffeur, Henri
Paul, after a high-speed crash in the tunnel.
However dozens of people from around the world visited the golden flame today,
including Francine Reulier, a 56-year-old French artist.
“I came to pray for her,” she said, clutching a coffee-table book on the late
former princess, and kneeing quietly for several minutes at the base of the
statue which was covered in flowers.
“Many of us in France feel a bit guilty for not having protected her. I
still get chills, I still cry about it _ the raw horror of it all.”
Guest list
Sir Richard Branson
Bryan Adams
Camilla Al Fayed
Lady Annabel Goldsmith
Sir Elton John and David Furnish
Lord Richard Attenborough and wife Sheila Sim
Photographer Mario Testino
Singer Sir Cliff Richard
Rosa Monckton, friend of Diana, her husband Dominic Lawson and their daughter
Domenica (Diana's god daughter)
Gordon Brown and wife Sarah
Tony Blair and his wife Cherie
John Major and his wife Norma
Royals
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie (the Earl and Countess of Wessex)
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal ,and her husband Vice Admiral Tim Laurence
Prince Andrew and his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
Princess Margaret’s children Lady Sarah Chatto and Viscount Linley and their
spouses
The Duke and Duchess of Kent
Spencer family:
Lady Sarah McCorquodale
Lady Jane Fellowes
Earl Charles Spencer and his family
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,