Lady Diana Spencer
Lady Diana Spencer was born on July 1, 1961 in Sandringham, Norfolk,
England. Born into privilege she was educated at the finest schools
in Europe. When her formal education was completed she became a
nursery school teacher’s aid in London. She became Princess
Diana when she married Prince Charles, the heir to the throne of
the United Kingdom. In the late 1980s, she became increasingly
involved in charity work, taking on a number of causes including
such sensitive issues as HIV/AIDS, domestic abuse, and drug addiction.
She traveled thousands of miles a year in support of her favorite
causes, often taking along her beloved sons, especially William,
who many expect will become king someday, to hospitals and homeless
shelters so that they would understand the world outside the palace
walls.
From the beginning, the public adored the photogenic princess,
and the media followed her every move. Her growing dedication to
charity work built her reputation as the “people’s
princess”. She touched millions throughout the world with
her understanding, compassion, and commitment to reach out and
help. She championed people on the margins of society, people who
face extremely difficult challenges with little or no support.
She felt a special affinity for young people. From 1990 until her
death in 1997, she worked actively in the United States to bring
greater attention and support to people in need, including disadvantaged
children and youth.
Humanitarian work always played an important part in her life both
at home and abroad. Major overseas visits included Angola, Bosnia,
Pakistan, India, Egypt, Australia and the United States of America.
She also visited many European countries including Italy where
she met Mother Teresa in 1992.
Her interests were reflected in the organizations of which she
was Patron or President of, which included the Great Ormond Street
for Sick Children in London and the Royal Marsden Hospital, which
specializes in the treatment of cancer. Her Patronages also included
Centrepoint, an organization working with the homeless, The National
Aids Trust and The Leprosy Mission. Her love of the arts was underlined
by her involvement as Patron of the English National Ballet. During
her lifetime she had been patron of an additional 100 charities.
Her life’s work in charities exemplifies her giving spirit
for which she will always be remembered by.
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