My sister woke me up this morning telling me that Diana and Dodi were killed in a car crash, I couldn't believe it, or I didn't want to believe it, I tried to go back to sleep to convince myself that it was a nightmare and not a reality, but unfortunately it was true.

My deepest condolences to her children and family, and to the family of Dodi, who succeeded in bringing happiness into her life during her last days, too bad it ended in a tragic way.

Words are not going to bring Diana back to life, but she'll always be in our hearts. We must follow her steps, and fight for the causes she dedicated her life for, the use of land mines should be stopped and politicians have to make her dream come true, she was not an old lady trying to fill the emptiness in her life, she was a dedicated human being and was trying to save humanity, therefor, her dream must come true.

Diana was a noble, brave human being, humanity should be proud of her, and sure we are proud, she's irreplaceable, and her death is a great loss for mankind.

Diana rest in peace, farewell and until we meet again.

DIANA WE LOVE YOU AND WE'LL ALWAYS DO.

Nihaya Qawasmi, Palestine

Rest in Peace Diana I never met you But I have lost a friend

Simon R Eccles

A little bit of all of us has died with you, as in the days and years ahead we will carry on with our lives feeling that something special is missing.

Watching you on television let us know that there really is a God, as it took some sort of divine hand to make such a special person.

We in Northern Ireland regard our Royal Family as sacred, as most British people do, but you really were our national treasure.

Goodnight. Sleep well, sweet Princess.

Mark Geddis (Northern Ireland, U.K.)

I am a Japanese who goes to a college in the United States.

This morning, I was really shocked when I heard the news of the terrible car accident in Paris, which killed Princess Diana. Still now, feel restless indeed about this incidence.

I must feel that this is the tragic event, not only among the People of the United Kingdom but also among the people all over the world regardless with human race.

I would like to say that she was a wonderful person, especially later on her life, devoting herself in charity, to help others.

The world has lost such a maternal figure. May she rest within the People of the world.

Kenji Sugihara NH, USA

I really hope that the Princess will now find the peace that she couldn't find here. She will always be remembered as "The Queen of the People's Heart ".

I also hope that both princess's sons William and Harry will find the help needed to overcome this terrible loss, and wish that their father Prince Charles will fill that great emptyness left by the death of her mother Diana; they should always be proud of the great mother they had.

Philip Kemp UK

We were all shocked hearing that news, so in my name and in the name of all members of Croatian Electronic Magazine "UnReal 'Net", allow me to send my deepest sorrow for the lost of a princess.

Once again, the world is truly on the loss, because it lost one of the preciest member of mankind.

Regards, Damjan Kovacic Croatia

I grew up with the Princess...I saw her get married, have 2 beautiful boys, and go through hard times too. She was always a constant in my life... now she's gone forever..

My heart goes out to her family, and especially to Prince William and Prince Harry...I lost my mother at age 22...I can't imagine it happening to such young boys!

I only hope that the Royal Family will come together to help and support the Princes in this difficult time.

She was such a wonderful, beautiful person...I hope she has found the peace in Heaven that she searched for here on Earth...The world has lost a true gem!!

Alissa Steinberg, New York, USA

The princess possessed a spirit many Americans can relate to, one of breaking the bonds of tradition, launching out of the comfort zone we sometimes hide in.

Her death reminds us how vulnerable even the most wonderful people are.

Her uncommon grace, love for all, and zest for life will never be forgotten.

Brenda Watson Scottdale, Arizona USA

As a child I admired Princess Diana. Her wedding did indeed seem like a fairytale to my sister and I. In recent years I have not been so interested in her life, but today I realised just how important she was to us.

She will certainly be missed.

Sarah Burgess Bingley, West Yorkshire

She was the Princess of all young girls who believed that dreams can come true.

She was the Princess of the underprivileged or the diseased who were convinced that she cared about their lives.

Although her life with Prince Charles started out like a Fairy Tale, the problems and conflicts she faced only connected her more intimately with all who struggle with relationships.

She was the Princess of all emotional, human beings who want the best out of life. She strived to be the "Queen Of Hearts"....and I believe she made it. At least she did in my heart.

God Bless her and her sons.

Alice Sturdy Los Angeles, California

Diana was truly in the best of Humanity. We all should do well in honoring her memory to follow in her steps and continue the works she accomplished and, further, called for.

My heart goes out to her children -- losing your mother is among the worst in our Human lot.

Javier Miranda Valverde (costarricense),

Berkeley, California, U.S.

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Words cannot adequately express our sadness at the loss of your dear mother.

It may be a comfort to you both to know that she touched the lives of so many people in a positive way. She brought world attention to many charitable causes and in doing so helped an untold number of people.

Remember the good times and know that you will carry her memory with you always.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Steve, Rosie, Kristophe, Chelsea and Miles Anglin New York, NY USA

She will remain in my thoughts forever.

Kim Coons Saratoga Springs, NY USA

I know I speak for myself, for my friends, and for the young people of the United Kingdom and the world when I say how deeply we admire and respect her and thank her for how she has helped us through our lives.

She was an inspiration to the young people of the world, ringing a youth and vitality to the British Monarchy and helping us to see the issues which effect the world today. I'm sure that we all suddenly realise quite how much she means to us now that she is gone.

I know that it will take me time to recover from the shock of her death, and I am glad I have my friends support and that I can lend my support to them through this awful time.

My condolences, and the condolences of my friends go out to the young Princes who should not have to live without a mother, to the Price of Wales, to the Royal Family and Diana's family, and to anyone close to her. We all feel the pain you are feeling...we all share it. Let us grow stronger out of this terrible tragedy.

I have just one last thing to say to the Princess, a word being uttered by many young people around the United Kingdom and the world today.

Thank you

Benjamin Kitt (Saltash)

She did so much for some many good causes. I hope that the causes she supported are taken to heart by all.

Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and the other families involved in this terrible and devastating accident.

May I also thank the News team for bringing such straight-forward, informative and sensetive coverage of what is a tragidy for the whole nation.

She was someone very special who will be sorely missed...

Jonathan Relf, Birmingham, UK

Diana was not only a true humanitarian, but also one of the most genuine people this world has ever produced. She had no hidden agenda, no political points to score; whatever she campaigned for, she truly believed in, and she campaigned only for that reason.

I have long felt that much of her personal troubles were created by pressures over which she had no control, and by outsiders using her as a pawn in their own selfish games. That she was able eventually to overcome these, and to become a strong and caring person in her own right speaks volumes for her inner strength and conviction.

The world has lost not only one of its most popular personalities, but also one of its truest human beings. My sympathies and my condolences go to her family, to her sons and brother in particular, and to the Royal Family in this trying time.

I shall miss her.

Barry Heath, New Hampshire, USA

Her presence as a caring individual, which I have come to realize is a true rarity in this "me-first" world, will be very sorely missed. She was a credit to her family.

My deepest sympathies go out to her family.

Tom Moloney, Virginia, USA

Princess we truly love and will remember you for your efforts.

May the Lord be with you and with your family and sons. We know that somewhere up there you'll be a Queen in a certain own way. We are really proud to have once a role model like you.

To the Royal Family, we, the world to mourn for the loss of a true, pure Princess.

Benjie Yeo & Rebecca Siew Sinagpore

The thoughts and sympathy of a nation go out to the families of all who died.

Martin Rowan, High Wycombe. England.

The outpouring of grief for all the right reasons from around the world are a testiment to her strength, courage and humanity.

Peter Larkin, USA

Ashish Khot

Christopher Beggs Santiago, Chile

I'm deeply sad and want to extend my condolence especially to her sons William and Harry, as I lost my father just 3 months ago as unexpected as this fatal accident occured last night.

Diana will always stay alive in the peoples hearts - all over the world - though now it's a world in tears...

Eric /Cologne, Germany

Our deepest and sincere condolences on the death of your Mother.

She was not just a "Peoples Princess" but also a true humanitarian of the world.

She will be missed by all who benefited from her work but also all the people of the world she touched because of her human touch and warmth.

May God be with you at this time and may you both have the knowledge that the whole world is thinking of you and praying for you.

Yours sincerely

Mark de Klerk and Mary Gillett-de Klerk Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa

We kiss your spirit on its onward journey to what hopefully will be a happy place for you.

Tim Fifield

Diana was a bright light burning in the darkness of despair; a bright light that will burn no more.

I will always reserve a place in my heart for a Princess that touched the world. I will always remember the caring work carried out by the Queen of Hearts.

Andrew Laing, Fareham, Hampshire, UK.

Our hearts go out to Prince William, Prince Harry and all her family. We pray for them. Our sympathy also goes out to the families of Dodi and the chauffeur.

Dennis & Patricia Kenzie, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Canada

Tala Salman Bahrain

What words...what can you say about such a devastating,senseless loss of life? I'm at a loss. My deepest sympathies are,of course,with Princess Diana's family-especially her beautiful young sons. Also,for Dodi Al-Fayid's family and for the chauffeur's family.

I never met the princess,but have always admired her. I was four when she and the Prince of Wales married...such a beautiful woman! God,what a tragedy! She always seemed sincere about her work with the less unfortunate and for her deep love for her children.

It's because she was so young, so beautiful, so full of life, integrity, and love that the news is particularly shocking. A death is always sad, but even more tragic when it occurs at such a young age and in such a horrific matter. Now,two young boys are without a mother and a world is without a loving,remarkable woman.

I must also offer my most heartfelt sympathies toward the people of the United Kingdom. I saw footage from various UK TV stations and saw the anguish (and anger) that the British people are expressing. A loss of a beloved citizen,especially one like Princess Diana,is unbearable. Many people in Louisiana are grieving with you on this tragic day.

My thoughts and prayers will remain with Princess Diana,her family and children,and with the people of the United Kingdom for many days to come. May God bless and help you all! I cannot say how deeply sorry I am for this loss.

Sincerely, Jennifer from New Orleans

My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family, and especially to her sons Prince's William and Harry. Their mother had been a great asset to the charities that she had supported and will greatly be missed by millions. My sincere regards and sympathy.

Jacqueline Hustad Watertown, WI. USA

Our sympathies and condolences to Prince Charles, her two sons William and Harry, the Queen and other members of the royal family, Diana's family and to all of Britain.

Lyn.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

sincerly,

Mrs. Gerald Fischer, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.

Good people die young, Guess even God needs them up there. Goodbye lady. May her soul rest in peace.

Nilesh Thakkar [India]

Deepest condolences go out to Princes William and Harry and to the rest of the families. May she now rest in peace

Regards

Linda and Brian Taylor England

Just looking at the tributes on these pages from all over the World show how much of a difference she made in this world.

I'll miss her

Caron Howden, Nottinghamshire

She was for everyone the warm glance we missed so in the Royal Family. Maybe there comes a time that also they will realise it's good to feel warmth in an icy environment. I think that is what the people realised and why they loved Diana in the way they did and still do.

D.J.Oldenboom the Netherlands

I don't know how what to say but I know people feel the sorrow for she was a great humanitarian, a loving and compasionate, knowing her for the efforts she did in her visits to Imran Khans Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital in Lahore Pakistan, the Land mines ban, Aids Patients, Children and many many other efforts had been involved in and for that I respect her for all the work she had done and would have done.

Well I must add that I am really sad for Britain for it has really lost the Star and jewel in the crown that sparkled across the world and with her gone the light has faded from the Horizon at least in terms of a great human being and her cause. But also say that Britain and we should not loose hope, and continue supporting the great work she was doing.

Thank you.

Junaid Ahmad Mahoon Lahore, Pakistan

It is difficult to express the feelings of loss of someone, I have neither met, nor spoken with, but has made such an impact on my life.

Diana had a way of bringing "Royalty" to a medium that the average person could understand. She reached out to all with her goodness.

Even in the face of conflict, she was a Princess.

To her family, words are not enough. I share in your grief as do millions of others that have been touched by this beautiful lady. It is good to grieve, but temper it with the knowledge of all the good she achieved in such a short time. Be proud of the woman she was.

As for the rest of us who morn, let us face her death with as much courage as she faced her life with.

Delores Thatcher Red Deer, Alberta Canada

Her death deeply saddened me and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to her children and other family and friends.

One feels especially helpless in the face of death, and while it is not possible to, as is often the American custom, take food to the family and awkwardly stand around in the hope that one might be useful in some minor way above and beyond demonstrating one's concern by "being there," I hope that somehow the family realizes that many of us wish we could.

David Casker Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Our hearts go out to her family especially Prince William and Prince Harry and the nation at this time of grief and mourning.

Our deepest sympathies, David and Judith Ware Bermuda

I am a Canadian living on the Queen Charlotte Islands in northern British Columbia. My family roots go back to Scotland. I first heard the tragic news about Diana, The Princess of Wales at 6:45 PM PDT last night, and shortly thereafter of her passing.

My condolences to her entire family, all of her friends and to all those who loved her. The world has lost a great woman. She was a fresh breath of life for the Royal Family.

Her good works will live on in my heart and mind. We can all take many lessons from her short life. Wherever she is now, may she have eternal peace and happiness, little of which she found on this earth.

Cheryle-Ann E. Brooks Queen Charlotte Islands

I am American living in Sweden. My family and I are deeply saddened by the senseless waste of a wonderful human being.

I am not a royalist but I am a fellow human being. She was doing a lot of good for a lot of people who needed it. I can only say that despite my feelings about royalty systems and despite the fact that I have never come close to knowing the princess personally that I found myself sad and near to tears.

Her life was short and sped by too quickly... It is however, not the speed that counts in life...it is the shine. Princess Diana shined brightly.

John & Karin Cloud + James & Angelica Uppsala, Sweden

May all the families involved have the strength to deal with the loss of princess Diana. It is a black day for the world

Kees Stam, Holland

The world will be a sadder place.

My prayers go with her sons, in this most difficult time.

Betty Fellows Redwood City, CA

If there is a God, I am convinced she is in heaven. Her name liveth for ever. Lady Diana rest in peace.

Marja and Arie van der Krans

The Netherlands.

We loved to watch her bringing hope and love to the poor and the sick and we are sure that she would have, one day, visited us in Haiti to help the poor children of this country.

Lady Di, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

May the Lord open for you the doors of heaven!!!!

Christine, Max , Sebastien, Xavier, Matthieu, Benedicte ANTOINE

I also wish the Royal Family my sincerest regrets and condolances, knowing the press will now be on to them.

Once again, hang on, and my prayers will be with all the people who knew and loved her.

Alina Bonen The Netherlands

It was a great shock of hearing of Diana's death we cant express the emptiness and loss.

MR & MRS USMAN GHANI LASANIA and Family, Karachi, Pakistan.

Please convey our deepest sorrow to her family and especially Prince Willian and Prince Harry.

Ginny & Hal Shaw Marietta, GA USA

May she now be in peace. God Bless.

Jo & Jon Rigby, Vitoria, Spain.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE UP THERE IN HEAVEN NOW THAT YOU HAVE LEFT THIS WORLD .

GOD BLESS YOU DEAREST DIANA

WE'LL MISS YOU

From Jimmy

Tomas Kazda and family

Brno, Czech republic

Luis Lopez Garcia Resines Mexico City

Our sincere condolences go to her children, her family and her friends. Our prayers are with them.

The Cefai family, Malta.

That in itself is commendable act. She didn't do it for publicity, she did it because she cared. The world has lost a great person and she will be missed. I miss her...

With sincere heart,

Johnson, India

Pam Starr El Paso, TX

You will be forever missed,

Paul & Helen O'Connor, Waterdown, Ontario Canada

Sincerely,

Gilda Stevens Mississauga, Ontario Canada

I just thought he must me joking. but now I know he isn't. Her death - so in vain. May God be with her.

With sincere and very sad thoughts

Terhi Aalto student from Finland

My boyfriend was even more shocked when I told him this miserable news to him through the Internet. I can't think and organize my letter very well as I am still very shocked about this news yet, I still would like to send my condolences to the Royal Family.

I wish Princess Diana will live in peace after she spent half of her life trying to gain some privacy for herself. "Miss you a lot.... and you are always a hero in our mind."

Yours Truly, Victoria Wong (Vancouver, Canada) and Anthony Tsui (Auckland, New Zealand)

Walid Takrouri & Asem Hamadhe

Abu Dhabi-U. A. E

Lady Di is and was a great person of historical and actual interest. Her deeds and her engagment in charity will always keep in my mind. I hope people will learn about that ashaming event.

Stefan Woronka, Dorsten, Germany

To all of the people of Britian, the Royal family, and most of all the children of Princess Diana. We, the Daughtry family would like to express our sincere sympathy and deepest regrets.

Princess Diana has given us something special all over the world and even in our small town of Carrboro, North Carolina -- which is unconditional love, compassion, understanding, grace, and above all, dignity.

If there is anything we can do for you, just ask.

Despite an ocean that may divide us is where Princess Diana built the bridge that all of us can travel. Through her countless dedication to helping others should make all of us continue her work for others worldwide. With these tools, we can then give others what Princess Diana has always given to us.

Sincerely,

Sam Daughtry Carrboro, North Carolina USA

"I have desired to go Where springs not fail, To fields where flies no sharp and sided hail And few lilies blow.

And I have asked to be Where no storms come, Where the green swell is in the havens dumb, And out of the swing of the sea." G.M. Hopkins.

For today though, we all mourn together, and rightly so. To all her family and friends, near and far, we are with you.

Sincerely, Gary Dear, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

God bless you.

Cristina from Guadalajara, MEXICO

Julia and Laurie McDermott

Dallas,Texas

May you all be blessed. our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the families of the others who lost their lives in the accident. Our special prayer go to her children with whom she shared a love greater than all others.

God bless you all.

With deepest symapthy, The Guaraldo Family Havertown, PA USA

John Deyermond

Even in death, she will provide inspiration to us. Let us all carry on the kindness and generosity that she gave the world. We will miss the princess. God bless her.

John and Martha Spalding, Paso Robles, California

We not only lost the Princess of Wales, also lost the most important saver to the poor around the world. Those in hunger, with long-term diseases, need help will have much less help. Because she died . . .

Poor Diana and poor the poor around the world.

Frankie Yeung, HONG KONG

Henny Lamers Holland

Princess Diana was an angel for all peace-loving people in the world. She won every one's love and respect.

We are a Chinese family residing in New Zealand. Our e-mail proves that Princess Diana deserves the title "Queen of the hearts".

Please convey our deepest sorrow to her family and especially her two sons.

More than a national treasure, Diana was a world treasure and I fear we shall not soon see her equal.

I must also confess that I feel a certain sense of guilt, that I among countless others, loved her too much. The appetite for photos of her comings and goings was so insatiable, that I fear it created a situation that ultimately brought about her untimely death.

I feel that we may have simply loved her to death. How tragic that one who loved so selflessly and freely should be denied the measure of the love she gave.

I pray for comfort for her family and for immortal soul and also pray that the good she did during her life shall not have died with her, but live on and be multiplied.

George Thompson Houston, Texas, USA

Martin Benes and family

Kladno, Czech Republic

Mary and Clark Haynes Kirkland, Washington State (USA)

The only way that I always had to know a little bit about your mom's life is through her work, and the wonderful things she has done to human kind... I feel profoundly sad, mainly because of the loss of such a great woman!

I can't imagine how you feel, because it's a terrible loss! But our prayers and our hearts goes out for you and for your family! She made us feel a little bit closer to the royal family... we lost a friend.

Elizabeth Pazzini, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Before I heard the reporters words: "We just recieved a telegram, that confirm the princess is dead..." I knew inside of me, God didn't answer my prayers. Why?? I don't know, maybe He at least wanted her to have peace, and that she shouldn't be hounded anymore. He gave her His peace forever, that she really deserved! I did'nt accept it first, but when I at least did, I cried and cried...

I never met her, but it felt like loosing a friend. I'm praying for the family and the British people. I knew You are even more shocked than the rest of the word. But, even in our country there is a lot of sadness a day like this. The whole world miss a woman like Diana!

Murre Rundstrum, Naessjoe,Sweden

R.Samrai. West Midlands.

From the Bairds, Palmers, Hoopers and Stewarts in Johannesburg, South Africa... all one family.

I have been devastated by the news of Princess Diana's death. She was one of the greatest people on this planet. She was caring, gentle, loving and kind.

She really cared for all the people in the world, and tried to make a difference -- as little and as insignificant as it would be -- she tried.

I offer my deepest sympathies to all the People of Britain around the world, who are finding it hard to accept what has just happened (just as I am).

I cannot even dare to imagine what Prince William and Harry are going through.....I can only say that your mother was truly a great person. Remember her always. May the Almighty give you enough strength to cope with this tragic loss.

May her soul rest in eternam peace and happiness that it deserves.

Sameer Qureshi, Karachi, PAKISTAN

Sorry, I'm crying...

Dmitry G. Kurman, Russia, Moscow

We always remember for Princess Diana. We love her. We crying with you.

Tarasevicius family Lithuania

Again many thanks for your sensitive coverage today.

Richard Curtis

The Rev'd L. Richard Curtis Assistant Priest St Philip's House Leicester

Diana will forever remain in our hearts as our favourite Princess!

Seah Family Singapore

We were all shocked here in HK and shared the pain and tragic loss you all suffered. Please pass this message to The Royal Family and especially the two sons of the Princess.

The Princess will live in our hearts for the rest of the time.

Thank you very much.

Yours faithfully,

Selina and Monty Fong

Her achievement must never be forgotten.

Walther Stntzle, Berlin

No words can express or explain how Diana touched so many lives, so deeply, of people she never knew.

Today I only pray for her family, and especially her children, William and Harry, and all other children in this work who have lost their mothers. Godspeed

Suzanne Cutts Atlanta, GA

Sanjay Tickoo TIFR Bombay India

Having charmed the world with her elegance, and captured the hearts of people all over the world with her humanitarian works and visits of goodwill, her demise is not just a great loss to Britain, but also to the world.

May her rest in peace, and DEEPEST CONDOLENCE to all those who suffers because of the loss, particularly all British who are proud of her.

TK Koh, Penang, Malaysia.

We pray that God watches over them during this time of tremendous grief. Heaven has received a true Angel.

With deepest sympathies,

Corinne Surakka, Vancouver, Canada

Princess Diana was a great shining light, spanning the four corners of the world and beyond. We can all feel warmth that we were touched by her light. She will always be remembered and she will be missed.

R.E. Armstrong, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jonathan Simmons, Brighton UK

She heard the cries and laughter of all that she touched and reached for. She gave meaning to the average citizen's life.

Diana was an advocate for humanity...everyone was someone to her. Diana was someone I would have loved to meet and to know. Now I can only remember her and the greatness she gave to our world in such a short period of time.

Diana made a difference..her memory will live on in us all...

Lauri-Anne Disinger, Fort Bliss, Texas, USA

She would do everything in her power to make people happy even if her life was not full of happiness. She was the perfect mother and a perfect humanitarian. She did not deserve the hand that life dealt her.

My prayers go out to the royal family and to the family of Mr Fayed and also to the family's of all those involved. Just remember we all feel your pain and we are all praying for you.

Daniel Goncalves, Sydney Australia

It seems to me that continuing her work on behalf of the homeless, land mine victims, AIDS patients, and others, would be the most fitting way to remember her.

The media might do well to pay more attention to such efforts by famous people, rather than indulging in personal gossip - and the public would do well to refuse to read trash.

Suzanne Gregory Canada

It is a monumental loss of which resounds to all corners of this Earth. We have lost a great icon of charity, hope, grace and beauty. The world shared in her life and will mourn her death.

To her beloved children:

Her strength and love is yours to follow.

D. Graham, Los Altos, CA USA

Although Pricess has never been to China, we learn a lot about her in the newspapers and in the books. Princess is a kind, brave woman. We admire her of her courage shown in her life. She is a mother full of responsility and love. She is a true woman.

Her death is a great loss not only to her family, but also to the people respect her all over the world.

We feel sympathetic for her unpleasent marriage and her unhappy life always chased by journalists. We thought maybe she would get a new life in the near future.

Our condolence and prayers for Princess Diana. And please extend our condolence to her two children.

Zhiqing/Zhiyu Feng

Princess we truly love and will remember you for your efforts. May the Lord be with you and with your family and sons. We know that somewhere up there you'll be a Queen in a certain own way. We are really proud to have once a role model like you.

To the Royal Family, we, the world to mourn for the loss of a true, pure Princess.

Benjie Yeo & Rebecca Siew

Sinagpore

My children, my wife and myself together watched the story on the passing away of your mother and we grieve with you as we watch the news on the internet and the local TV stations. We address you as children because your mother showed the world that all of us are common in the Lord's eyes and all of us are children in one way or another with her touch. All of us shed tears like children at her demise.

We will pray for you, your family and the people of Britain for such a tragic loss. We shed tears for a lovely lady of this universe.

Peter Sinniah and Family Malaysia

The World lost a good person from an incredible and unbelievable accident.

S.Sirivaidyapong,The Netherlands

Kamil Kurilovsky, POPRAD, SLOWAKIA

Herman Josef Suseno and the family

Bekasi Selatan, Indonesia.

She will be missed by all of us.

Konstantinos Athens Greece

Its so sad that a so good life must die in just a fingersnap.

This is the worst that could have happened.

Ivan Milles

Sweden

Not only Princess Diana's children and family, but the British people and the world have lost a very respected person.

Princess Diana's memory will be with us forever, not because of her life in the spotlight of British history and the Royal family, but because she was a caring and loving mother and because she gave of herself to helping others through her charity work, both in Britain and worldwide. She will be very sadly missed.

Sincere condolences,

Norman G Champlin Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA

Princess Diana still had so, much more to contribute to our world. Our hearts will be grieving for a very long time.

Sincerely, Helio G. Perez & Family

Garland, Texas

Valerie Boal New Liskeard, Ont. Canada

I wish each and everyone of you to know that I was deeply saddened by the tragic news. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you. Diana was a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed by everyone around the world. In a way it seems like the JFK death of the 1990s even here in Central New York State.

Peace be with all of you - Darragh, Ithaca NY.

Since I returned home from work at 2AM EST,I've listed to BBC Radio 5 Live on this website,and am very grateful for your continued broadcasts to the interested people in the USA who would not normally receive these broadcasts.

Again,my heartfelt condolences go to The Royal Family and the British People who are now bereft of their brightest and most vocal proponant of everyday issues.

Shirley Smiley

Lowell,Massachusetts,U.S.A.

Kevin,Linda,Samantha,Catherine and Jacqueline Riley

Andover Hampshire

My sincere condolences to the royal family and most of all to Prince William and Prince Henry.

Michel Heroux, Quebec, Canada

Please let me express my condolences to her two young sons, all her family and to all the British people. She was a shining star and will be much much missed by all the citizens of the world.

Sincerely,

Terry Cox Charlotte NC (USA)

However, I have watched and listened to the news reports from your station for most of the day and I have not yet heard or seen any report or opinion from the Principality to which Diana was a Princess too.

She was highly regarded in Wales and we shall miss her kindness, the likes of which may not be found again.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr. Jack King Mayor of Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

The whole of New Zealand shares your loss and grieves with you, over the passing of Diana. As all people, from all countries come to terms with the shock of what have happened, may we all unit in the peace she so desparately sought to bring.

A wonderful woman, a legendary person who will not be forgotten.

Princess Diana will always be remembered as a devoted mother, and a breath of fresh air to the world. Lets not forget the driver of the car who also lost his life and the body-guard who is in hospital. They are also in are thoughts and our prayers.

sincerly, Lucas family Leicester

Wishing all strength and courage to William and Harry.

Gisela Higham, Guildford, Surrey, UK

I pray for comfort for her family, may God bless her soul.

F.S Trenado

Myself and my family join together to forward condolence to the people in Britain and in particular to the sons of the Princess of Wales.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Alyshah. Jahangir (Karachi) Pakistan.

How could such a special person be removed from this world so tragically and so prematurely? Today I worked with my friend in a small pharmacy in Melbourne, Australia. At 2.00pm our time, we heard the news that we tried to deny. Princess Diana the true Queen of hearts was dead. The day will never be forgotten. Our customers were crying and our own tears seldom ceased.

How do we ever resolve this feeling in our heart? I have never met Diana, so I could never imagine how the people who knew her will ever be at peace.

Diana, you can never be replaced in this world. Diana had a calling and a gift that she gave to so many.

To Princes William and Harry, my greatest sympathy to you. Your mother will always be with you as she rests in peace with her father.

Sincerely, Tracey Pearce

Melbourne, Australia

MR & MRS USMAN GHANI LASANIA and Family,

Karachi, Pakistan.

Neville Starkowitz

ISRAEL

Andreas Mnller, Gerolsbach, Germany

We will miss you Diana, Princess of Wales, but you will live on in our memories !

L. Van Looy, Belgium

A true Ambassador for your country. Sadly enough you never received the appreciation you so deserved. You showed the world that even in the Royal Family you can be 'normal' and close to each other.

My deepest condolances goes out for your sons, your family and the Royal Family. I hope the boys would find the strength to cope with this awful tragedy and that there is someone on this planet who can give them the love and warmth you surround them with and which is so important in a childs life.

May you rest in peace.

Astrid Hermanns, Almere, the Netherlands

Its is a great loss to the world, of a person so caring.

Condolences...

Mukesh Panchal & Family. Bombay. India.

Srish Agrawal ,21 yrs, Calcutta,India

Well what can be said about what happened. Her loss is irreplacable. I was in school when she hit the headlines. As time went along her public life inspired all though her problems in her private life hounded her. One is at a loss of words when we hear BBC correspondents ask panelists how they remember her.

We salute her for all the good work.. and wish her sons well. They are lucky to have had such a wonderful mother.

Pankaj Rajmachikar

India

I am a media photographer, however , I do not operate like these 'paparazzi'. I have photographed for the city, many worldly figures such as the Pope, Yitzhak Rabin, and the attendees of the recent Summit of the Eight here in Denver. Unfortunately, I never had, but had always looked forward to the day when I would have the opportunity to photograph the Princess.

punished. I am also a disabled individual, who highly respected the work of Princess Di with those less fortunate. I can truly say that in my own heart and mind she will be truly missed. Again, as too often happens, a 'worldly Peacemaker' has been taken from us.

With sincerest respects, Gary R. Adler, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.

My condolences to all of you in the UK and to those whose lives she touched all over the world.

Our prayers are with you.

Tom Roush Seattle, WA, USA

My thoughts go out to her children as well to the families of the other victims.

The world is in mourning.

Sadly,

Varuna Mahabirsingh Toronto, Canada

May she rest finally in peace.

Sharon Bias

Elverta, California, USA

Not only Princess Diana's children and family, but the British people and the world have lost a very respected person.

Princess Diana's memory will be with us forever, not because of her life in the spotlight of British history and the Royal family, but because she was a caring and loving mother and bcause she gave of herself to helping others through her charity work, both in Britain and worldwide. She will be very sadly missed.

Sincere condolences,

Norman G Champlin

Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA

As an Episcopalian, our ties to the Anglican Church are strong, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family today.

John Dempster MacLeod Rowe

Like so many other people in this crazy world that we live in today, Diana had emerged as my favourite royal. I find it so sadly ironic - almost bitter-sweet - that the privacy she sought for so desperately has almost certainly been the major contributing factor to her death.

The "paparazzi" claim to have their place in this world - and yes it is true "They were only doing their job" but I cannot believe how sick they must be to hound a person to the point of death and then proceed to take photographs in the process!

It's a pity that the ones who were beaten up at the scene did not suffer the same terrible fate themselves. Isn't it about time that a world-wide ban on this ghastly pursuit of perpetual hounding and the invasion into privacy be implemented?

Heaven may now have another angel - but what a price she has had to pay.

Steve Hutchinson

Cape Town, South Africa

The Princess of Wales was an icon who defined not only those most wonderful attributes of a true humanitarian, she was also a symbol of a generation. My earliest memories are of her Marriage, my latest are of her death.

I feel that having been born and raised in the United Kingdom as well as Southern Africa i can confidently say that every element of her strength and beauty were not only realised and appreciated internationally, but universally.

My every thought is with the Family of the Princess, especially the Princes William and Harry. I pray that they will find the strength to guide them through this terrible time.

I shall mourn this great loss.

Deepest regards,

Paul Llewellyn Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

She didn't deserve to be treated this way ...... I do blame paparrazzi for not letting her live her life, like she had the right to.But I do blame society for buying those newspapers that kept paparazzi going. In my eyes they have their responsability too. She is irreplacable and will always be.

It is a loss for Humanity, she brought so many smiles on people's faces and could have brought so much more ..... Hopefully she died smiling at the man who made her happy this summer, I truelly wish she did.

Alexandra Karlovic, Brussels the 31st of august 1997.

Yours, with regrets and sadness,

The Whitemore Family. Salisbury

While we can resolve to shun the outpourings of the parapazzi press and show greater respect for the privacy of public figures, maybe we can also work together to ensure that the world becomes the safer, more humanitarian place that she dreamed of?

Liz Dunworth, Oslo

I'm a Chinese from mainland China. As like all English people, My wife and I will, certainly, miss her very much. let us weep together for Pricess of Wales.

Andrew J. Niu

Irfan Hashim Olia

Wollongong, Australia

Sincerely,

Christopher Morrison

Frederick, Maryland, USA

Best Wishes,

Jan

My prayers are with you,

Marcelle

Tattaworn Ngernwattana ,13 years.

Bangkok Thailand.

Our condolances to our English brothers from Duxbury Mass. USA.

Mitchell

With loving sympathy

Mr. & Mrs. Wong

Dominic Chan

Please pass on my condolonces to the bereaved family and I personally share with them this moment of sorrow with them.

Thomas Sudeep, Riyadh. Saudi Arabia.

They will have to deal with the great loss of their beloved mother. It is unbelievable that such a good, warm and kind person, who thought so much about the less fortunate people in the society, should lose her life just like that.

Here in the Netherlands the television is broadcasting the event and her life the whole day which indicates that we feel deeply for her and her family. I wish the people of the UK a lot of strength in these dark days of mourning.

Sylka en Marino de Block-Mannaert,

Terheijden, the Netherlands.

Alex

Turner Family

Adelaide, South Australia

Anyone who has ever rifled through their papers to find the latest blurry little photo with salacious caption, has to take some responsibility for the collective mental illness that forms this obsessive stalking of many celebraties, but particularly the Royal family.

I hope we can all come to our senses now.

Vaughan Matthews

For once, have some real respect and report it from a distance. Otherwise there will be a tremendous public outcry and backlash to all of your actions. All branches of the press and media are equally at fault, so let all those who want to grieve, do so without the glare of television lights and close-up lenses.

Alan Bates

I want to send my personal hurt, shock, sadness and loss as all fellow Englander's in this terrible , terrible loss we are hearing about with Princess Diana. I am from Redondo Beach, a southern beach of Los Angeles, and have met many many people locally who are all in thought and prayer, losss and saddness with this news regarding Princess Diana.

We all send our sympathy and concerns to this major sad event that we have learned tonight. WE all want to send our prayers and love to all of you in England .

Sincerely,

Michael Gehret, Redondo Beach, CA

The worlds media is of vital importance to the way the world today actualy functions. It, like any other public service must be held accountable, even for "the few" fanatical newshounds that bring the service into dissrepute.

Princess Diana died with the intention of achieving a worldwide ban on landmines still fresh in her heart and mind. The worlds press is one of the most powerful bodies on the planet. I personally think that you should pick up and carry this torch as a way of paying the most fitting tribute to the late princess.

K.W.Sheehan

To say that "of course the BBC has always distanced itself from this type of paparazzi coverage" is somewhat of a misnomer when, nearly the next picture, you show yourself watching people mourning at Kensington palace along with all of the other vultures of the press.

A compliment. It appears that at Buckingham Palace you are watching from a discreet distance. This should remain so. I strongly suggest that you pull back to such a distance at Kensington.

If members of the public want to speak to be seen, they I am sure that they will make themselves known and will come forward to share the grief with you.

Graham Cottle

Thanks,

Darren and family

Prestwich, MANCHESTER, England

Bernard, Drenthe, Netherlands

My condoleances,

H.M.A. Berghs, The Netherlands.

Only in the years to come will you learn to appreciate the measure of your loss. A woman who can muster the strength to go on in the face of the tremendous problems she undoubtedly must have encountered in her public life and after her separation, is someone whose qualities you simply cannot afford to lose.

I can hardly find words to express my dismay at those who were chasing her. They have robbed you of your best ambassador.

My thoughts are for her two sons, who have lost a wonderful mother. In this respect too, she has never been other than a brilliant example to all parents. I feel very sad at what they will have to go through.

Sincere condolences.

Ignace Van Caneghem

Diana's memory will sparkle in our minds and hearts for ever, not because of her glamorous jewells or life under the spotlight, but she will be thought of as a caring loving mother, a delicate and fragile soul who was driven to an early undeserving grave by the hungry and hounding cameras that were her killers.

Even if not physically so, mentally they stripped her bare. My thoughts and prayers are with her two young sons, Harry and William, who's normally happy lives have been put into a tailspin. Life without a mother is unbareable. May God give them strength. May Diana now find true peace in heaven, something which I'm sure she rarely tasted in her short life.

Yours Sincerely,

Ruth Fitzsimons, Dublin, Ireland

The world has lost a great person, one who helped more people in need and supported many others than I have ever known. In that way, she was the heart of a nation. She will be missed, but not forgotten.

Joe Garreffa, Adelaide

Adnan Farooq & family

I share the shock and pain that this event has created...with utmost regret. The world has lost a true ambassador......

Shah, India

She once visited Pakistan and I met her personally. She was a very kind hearted individual. I condole the Royal Family and pray that the get through this ordeal.

Syed Mansoor Tahir, Tajaran

We are a Chinese family residing in New Zealand. Our e-mail proves that Princess Diana deserves the title "Queen of the hearts". Please convey our deepest sorrow to her family and especially her two sons.

George Ho

Sincerely, Kenny Lim of Penang, Malaysia

Her absence will be most felt by the thousands of AIDS victims and other charitable institutions. our heartfelt condolences to the people of BRITAIN and the ROYAL FAMILY.

The irresponsible attitude of the press needs to be condemned. They had no right whatsoever to interfere in the private life of an individual,whatever her status might have been.

V.SEKAR, CHENNAI,INDIA

She didn't deserve to be treated this way ...... I do blame paparrazzi for not letting her live her life, like she had the right to.But I do blame society for buying those newspapers that kept paparazzi going. In my eyes they have their responsability too.

She is irreplacable and will always be. It is a loss for Humanity, she brought so many smiles on people's faces and could have brought so much more ..... Hopefully she died smiling at the man who made her happy this summer, I truelly wish she did.

Alexandra Karlovic, Brussels

Diana's death is a loss to us all, and she can never be replaced.

James Smith, Leeds, UK.

With Deepest Sympathy & Respect,

Emma Williams, Reading, UK.

Sincerely,

Patricia E. Miller, Londonderry, NH, USA

The world will not sleep well tonight. It's unbelievable. It's deeply saddening and maddening.

James Neufeld Vancouver, Canada

The is truely an undeserving tradgedy for such a young and beautiful Princess. From all of us in the United States, we pray for you on this tragic day.

Michael Kopanski, Chicago, Illinois

Leigh Bird

I am Spanish but I have lived in London for quite long and somehow I feel identified with the English culture and lifestyle.

The news has certainly been most shocking, for both losses mean something special to the country but we must not forget the vast number of anonymous people who are dead or killed in similar sad and stupid circumstances.

In my opinion, the press is not to be blamed directly for the accident but I am sure it had a great deal to do with the unbearable situation she was normally used to have to cope with .

I truly feel sorry for a life starting to be lived and most important, a young person who possibly was about to start anew and rearrange her life in a way she thought it could be worth the change.

Very sadly she ended up like that, in a snap.

From Spain , I woud like to express a heartfelt sorry and send over a message of deep encouragement and sympathy to her family and friends. Sometimes we think there are some things which are to high to get over, but there is something within the human soul capable of raising higher above. Patience, will, love. (to her kids)

My wife and I burst into tears hearing of Diana's injuries.....then into deep shock upon hearing of her death. I can't express the emptiness.....the loss....and the anger (especially if this turns out to be the result of photographers...) such a waste...

Andrew Sisson Cincinnati, Ohio USA

My wife and I compare this loss to the loss we in the U.S. had after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Charles B. Suydam Of New Hampshire in the U.S.

Juanjo Alvarez (Oxford)

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