Your ThoughtsI cannot express the anger, sadness and sorrow that I felt when I heard about the accident. My heart felt heavy in my chest and I had to choke back the tears that suddenly filled me. I could not believe it, actually I did not want to believe it. This type of thing did not happen to people like her. I never met her but this woman blessed my life in such a special way that I could not explain. She kept me looking to the future. Lady Diana was a special being. She did not do any harm to anyone and any wrong she did was not intentional (after all she was only human). She was a special gift to this country. She was like a precious jewel that you had to treasure and love but instead she was abused and denied the love she deserved. She gave her all to us and we threw it back in her face. We never appreciated how precious she was and now she's gone. Now that she's gone, all the people that criticised her and waited for her to fail, are all sorry and singing her praise. Now they all say good things about her. WHY didn't they do this when she was alive. Why didn't they sing her praise when she was alive and would have loved to hear it. She needed love and they denied her this, the thing she needed to know. Now she's gone. And I for one will miss her terribly, most especially her smile (that captured everyone's heart). We never know what we have until it's gone. And she is gone forever WE HAVE TRULY LOST A PRECIOUS JEWEL. Chid Nwichi, London Our thoughts are with William and Harry, and all of the Princess' family and close friends. May your grieving soon be replaced by hope for a brighter future. Guy and Tracy Draper, Barossa Valley, South Australia . Kudos to Earl Spencer for such a powerful and moving speech. I'm sure most of the world felt the same. My deepest sympathy to the whole family of Princess Diana especially to her beloved sons. I'm glad to know that Earl Spencer and the rest of Princess Diana's ‘blood family’ will be there to protect them from the intrusive media and will continue Princess Diana's way of upbringing her sons. The whole world will truly miss and never forget such a wonderful person as Princess Diana. Jocelyn I never had a chance to meet the Princess, but I felt that she was a breath of fresh air in England. She will be missed by all but most of all by her devoted sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. I know that nothing can be said or done to erase the sudden pain and loss of their mother; but in the time to come, may they take comfort in knowing how loved their mother was by all. Mary E Ward, Harrisburg, Penna, US Condolences to the world on the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales. It is truly a tragedy that such a compassionate and loving person has been taken so soon.... I watched with interest the funeral of such a lady and it struck me to the bone. The despair of people from all walks of life, the overwhelming sadness. But as I have watched the numbers of flowers delivered to the various palaces, and have heard the various news services report on the millions of dollars collected in Diana's honour, I wonder if there isn't a better tribute to her. Shouldn't we take those flowers to the hospitals and hospices ourselves and GIVE of OUR time and love??? Though we can give money to charities to continue Diana's work, wouldn't she have wanted us to give OUR LOVE. Diana shared a great friendship with Mother Teresa who believed we could change the world one compassionate act at a time. Let us honour both their memories by sharing not only our money with the less fortunate, but our love and compassion as well. As the response to Diana's death shows, we all need compassion and we all have it to give. Diana and Mother Teresa showed us how to change the world, we need only to follow in their footsteps. Martha Augustine, Florida, US Diana, you have always been known as a very compassionate and kind soul. And I really respect you and love you for that. You have always been a shining and glittering star in our lives. You are the hope for the needy. Now that you are gone, the world grieves for you. Especially the British. I guess the world seems emptier now without Diana. I know that I will always remember her. If only the people appreciated you more when you were around. Some people even said you were going too far. But anyway, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Prince Harry and William. Diana has been a great loss to the both of you. In the mean time, I'll be praying for the both of you. May God bless you! Nicki L Princess Diana without a doubt lived a life containing turmoil. She had problems just as you and I. There were times we spent so much time focused on her personal dilemmas, that we lost focus of the consistant good she was doing in this world. Princess Diana defined Royalty. She gave much more of her time, money, patience and herself than was ever called for. She went above and beyond her call of duty, simply because she wanted to right some of the world’s wrongs. She did. Diana herself probably never in her wildest dreams imagined the impact her existence had come to mean to the world. Diana never stopped contributing. She never completely gave in to despair or lonliness. She fought her way through every battle with as much dignity and class as any person could, and broke many Royal rules along the way. She was not a superhero...She was human.. She made herself human with feelings and emotions which overwhelmed her at times and probably those closest to her too. On August 31, 1997, Diana was robbed of her life, and we of her existence. At the age of 36 she had done more for the world than most of us even think of doing in a thousand years. May we all remember Diana as the Love, Strength, and Royalty she was. It was never Diana who was lucky to be alive. It is the world that is lucky to have known her. Diana has been my idol, possessing all the qualities I strive to have, since I was 16. I am 26 now...and mourning. Even though I do not know Diana at all, I have deep feelings for her. She cares for the poor and needy. But even though she has passed away, her soul will be rewarded in heaven where she will enjoy her privacy which she hardly had during her life on earth. Daphne, Singapore To the members of the Royal Family, Earl Charles Spencer and all members of Lady Diana's family, the Fayed family, and in particular, to Princes William and Harry, I offer my sincere condolences. The tragic loss of your life Princess Diana has opened the eyes of all people throughout the world so that we may come together and acknowledge the need to respect the rights and privacy of all peoples, and in particular to you and all other ambassadors of good will. It is my hope that the people of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia continue to support and encourage the work you have done throughout your lifetime. And now I say to you, Prince William and Prince Harry, your mother is truly watching over you and will protect you and guide you always. On the third day after she died a lady on the street stopped me, and said ‘I think she's trying to make us feel better’. The lady pointed to a perfect rainbow in the sky, so vivid in colour that it made people everywhere feel a little better that day. I have seen many miracles in my life and I'm certain that your mother is one of them. May God's love shine upon both of you and keep you safe always. Paul Alexander Micheals I never realised how much Diana touched my life until now. I am extremely sad that she has left us. I especially feel sad for her two sons. I can't even imagine the pain they must be feeling. God bless you Diana!!!! Tammy Boren, California, US I pray that the Royal Family and the family of Diana, Princess of Wales - especially her two sons Princes William and Harry - will experience God's healing and comfort and will be surrounded by His love, at this time of great sorrow. P H Skervin-Marshall, Toronto I just wanted to express my thoughts about Diana. She was a beautiful woman inwardly as well as outwardly. She had all the materialistic things in life that would make anyone happy, yet she was not happy. She needed to be loved and I think she finally found that love with Dodi. But her life was taken from her too soon. I feel so much sorrow for her sons and only hope that they cherish the time they spent with their mother. She was a great lady and will never be forgotten. Deborah, Buffalo Diana has taught us all a lesson both in life and death of grace, dignity and humanity. Few individuals ever touch a whole world with their mere presence and she was such an individual. Even now, after her death she inspires us to understand more, feel more, live more and love more. She truly is Queen of People’s Hearts. God bless you Diana. SRC, Massachusetts It is so difficult to describe my feelings. I never met Diana or even saw her in person, but feel like I have. I've visited England several times and love the country and English people. I am a King (my last name) and about the age of Prince Charles. I watched the wedding and was so sad when the marriage broke up. I thought if only I could intervene and talk with them about it. Just a silly fantasy, but as my parents had been divorced, I hoped to save William and Harry from a life without married parents. My heartfelt wish for them is that they maintain the Monarchy, but as their mother would have wanted them to. Chris King, Memphis Sincerest condolences To the Royal Family, our prayers are with you. Princes William and Harry, may you follow in your mother’s footsteps. You have not spiritually lost your mother. Fernando Nardone and Cindy Nardone, Seattle, Washington We will always remember Princess Diana for her caring of others in their time of need. The world has lost a great individual. Our prayers are with the family during this time of need. Marc McGee, Mississippi, US Diana Her Highness may not be Royal. But who cares about the crown that does not rule over the hearts. You were the Queen. The Queen who could be the girl next door and the glittering star at the same time. We grieve your loss with distant tears and wish your soul peace, something which you did not get in this cruel world. Subir and Ananya Nag, Bombay More reaction...
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