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On the Death of Princess Diana Famous Speech by Queen Elizabeth II
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On the Death of Princess Diana Famous Speech by Queen Elizabeth II
September 9, 1997
Since last Sunday's dreadful
news we have seen, throughout Britain and around the world, an
overwhelming expression of sadness at Diana's death.
We have all been trying in our different ways to cope. It is not easy to
express a sense of loss, since the initial shock is often succeeded by a
mixture of other feelings: disbelief, incomprehension, anger -- and
concern for those who remain.
We have all felt those emotions in these last few days. So what I say to
you now, as your queen and as a grandmother, I say from my heart.
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and
gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to
smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness.
I admired and respected her -- for her energy and commitment to others,
and especially for her devotion to her two boys.
This week at Balmoral, we have all been trying to help William and Harry
come to terms with the devastating loss that they and the rest of us have
suffered.
No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never
met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her.
I for one believe that there are lessons to be drawn from her life and
from the extraordinary and moving reaction to her death.
I share in your determination to cherish her memory.
This is also an opportunity for me, on behalf of my family, and especially
Prince Charles and William and Harry, to thank all of you who have brought
flowers, sent messages, and paid your respects in so many ways to a
remarkable person.
These acts of kindness have been a huge source of help and comfort.
Our thoughts are also with Diana's family and the families of those who
died with her. I know that they too have drawn strength from what has
happened since last weekend, as they seek to heal their sorrow and then to
face the future without a loved one.
I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our
grief at Diana's loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life.
It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in
grief and respect.
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