10 years ago today

The People's Princess, Princess Diana

10 years ago today we lost one of the most amazing women in the world. There are many others out there but Princess Diana will always stand out as one of the most remembered.

I can still remember how I felt when my Mum informed me that Diana had been in an accident. I remember thinking, there's still hope because she isn't dead yet, they think she's alive. Then that awful moment when they finally announced her death to the world. It was devestating! She was one of the most influential women in the world and was 100% worthy of the title "The People's Princess". I mean she was one of the few people that was on my list of folks I wanted to meet. She showed the world that not everyone in the royal family was immune to the world around them and the difference they could make if they chose to. She showed the world that Aids patients deserve the same amount of dignity and respect as the next. She showed the world that all it takes to bring everyone together is a little bit of love and caring.

To this day I still get teary-eyed when I think about her and about her sons. She did a good job instilling in them the reality of life and responsibility to the people. They have grown up to be wonderful young men who reflect her love and character on those around them.