I do find the anniversaries particularly difficult, as do all our family, |
I don't think she ever understood why her genuinely good intentions were sneered at by the media, why there appeared to be a permanent quest on their behalf to bring her down. It is baffling. |
is somebody who believes also in giving; we have benefited also on a charitable basis. |
on behalf of Charles, William, Harry and all my family and of all the Spencer family with us today. |
Respect for the family's privacy at this stage is thought to be only just, in view of the public nature of the earlier part of the day. |
she needed no royal title to continue to generate her particular brand of magic. |
The fact that she would have been 40 has added to the poignancy this year and I just hope we are doing the best we can for her without having her around any more. |
Today is our chance to say 'thank you' for the way you brightened our lives, even though God granted you but half a life, |
We will all feel cheated that you were taken from us so young, and yet we must learn to be grateful that you came along at all. |