Lady Diana's tragic death not only shocked the UK but the world at large. I was only 17 when this tragedy happened but I still remember that day so vividly like it was yesterday. I had just arrived home that fateful Sunday afternoon when my baby sister broke the news to me. When I heard the news, it was as though time had stopped. I could not believe the sadness and pain I went through in that moment. It was like receiving the death of a very close relative or friend.
But perhaps this could be the reason Diana was referred to as the People's Princess. Her sympathy and kindness were always sincere and people reciprocated her feelings. Lady Di's life in many ways resembled the fairytale about but it is worth mentioning that Diana did a lot of charity work. She personally visited the terminally ill in many countries of the world, led a campaign in animal protection, against AIDS and inhuman weapons, in particular, against antipersonnel land mines.
Princess Diana was one of the first high profile people to be photographed embracing HIV/AIDS patients, helping to remove the stigma attached to the disease. Her tireless work with AIDS organisations and children's charities leaves a lasting legacy, while the Diana Memorial Fund set up in her memory has raised 100 million pounds to date.
