Twenty-five years ago, England fell into collective grief upon learning of his tragic death Diana from Wales in a car crash in Paris, while criticizing the coldness of the royal family for staying in Scotland while the population mourns the princess they love most.
The gates of Kensington Palace, the former residence of the princess of London, were today decorated with a large banner with a photo of Diana, flowers, the British flag as well as a pink and white floral decoration that read: “Princess Diana”.
These simple memories contrast with the sea of flowers, cards and teddy bears that have formed in front of the palace since the fateful 31 August 1997, when England awoke to the news of Lady Inside’s death in an accident, in the man who lost his friend’s life. Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henry Paul.
Diana, permanent center of press attention
The death of Diana of Wales at the age of 36 shocked England and the world, after the princess became the permanent cover of the newspaper for her relationship with the son of then department store owner Harrods. Muhammad Al Fayedas well as his proximity to people, his humanitarian work and his media campaign in favor of banning antipersonnel mines, something that led him to visit Angola in 1997.
For the British, Diana of Wales was a princess who broke the distance that members of the royal family used to maintain with their British “subjects”.
Diana approached people, shook hands, visited the “homeless”, while she broke the AIDS stigma of the eighties by shaking hands with the sick.
John Loughreyan associate member of the Kensington Palace Group, said Eph that it is important to “keep his legacy alive” and “his memory” because he left a “many legacy”.
“I can think of landmines” as well as “warmth to people around the world,” Loughrey said.
Distance from royal family
While the UK mourns Diana’s death 25 years ago before Kensington gates or making long lines to sign the condolence book posted at the royal residence, Queen Elizabeth II and her family, including Princes William and Harry, remain at Balmoral Castle (Edinburgh).
The extent of the pain seen on people’s faces and the sheer number of flowers gathered in front of the palace, forced the ruler – suggested by the then Prime Minister of Labor Tony Blair– to return to London to join the duel.
It was then that Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, dressed in tight black, looked to shock the country as they left the gates of Buckingham Palace.in London, to walk among the garlands and read the cards people keep there.
Seven days that changed the royal family
It’s seven days – until the day of the funeral – that changes the royal family forever as the princess’ two sons, William and Harry, continue their mother’s legacy today by moving closer and supporting similar charitable causes.
tessy’s eyesThe executive director of the charity Diana Award – created to help young people with new opportunities – said today that the princess’ most enduring legacy is her ability to “connect” with people.
“His ability to connect with people through kindness and compassion is one of his most important legacies. He left a mark on all of us.” Ojo added to the media.
“Diana, Princess of Wales, believes that young people have the power to change the world,” she added. The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, said several years ago that he no longer intends to officially commemorate his mother’s death.
His older brother, the Duke of Sussex, said at a recent polo match in the US that he wanted August 31 to be a day “full of memories of his incredible work” and a day to “share my mother’s passion with my family, son. -my children (Archie and Lilibet), whom I hope they know.
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