Words Of Wisdom – Princess Diana

There can truly never be enough said about Princess Diana, a beautiful soul who inspired compassion around the world.

She was the revolutionary Princess who surprised the world by using her royal fame and influence tor to shine a light on people, animals, and causes in need. In fact, Diana was an active supporter of over 100 charities during her lifetime,

Her natural sympathy and oneness with patients were much admired, she helped bring awareness, understanding and destigmatize both aids and leprosy. In 1987, Princess Diana was one of the first well-known celebrities to be photographed with someone battling AIDS. An extremely important moment n changing attitudes to the disease.

Diana famously noted, “HIV does not make people dangerous to know. You can shake their hands and give them a hug. Heaven knows they need it.”

In January 1997, she famously walked through a former minefield during her International Campaign to Ban Landmines and drew attention to the lack of prostheses for victims. After her death, the Ottawa treaty was signed banning the use of anti-personnel landmines. Many agree that her support and role in the campaign played an important role in influencing this decision and she was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.

And so with 2019 upon us, may Princess Diana’s compassionate words of wisdom shine on us all.

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