Chapter 38 2. The mourning of the world

Diana's death left the British stunned and everyone in the world who loved and respected her shed tears.As soon as the news of the death came out, heads of state, major media, and all walks of life expressed their condolences as quickly as possible.Countless flowers and countless telegrams and eulogies covered the sky and the ground, all over the world. At 4:21 a.m. on August 31, British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, who was visiting the Philippines, delayed the departure time of his flight. At 5:05 a.m., he confirmed the news on behalf of the British government at the Manila Military Airport in the Philippines. Said: "Shocked by this sad news, we first thought that this moment is a huge loss to her children and family."

"It is a great honor for me to work with the Princess on international philanthropy." "I believe that what happened to her in the prime of her life is indeed a tragic loss for someone who has shown great courage and perseverance in dealing with serious issues." "In the coming days, the royal family and our country will be in deep sorrow over the loss of the princess." "In the long run, this incident raises serious questions: Did the brutal interference in the princess's private life contribute to the tragedy?" At 5:09, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles were shocked and disturbed by the sad news.

British Prime Minister Blair was awakened from his sleep. At 5:21, the prime minister said: "I am in utter shock. Our whole country, all of us, are in shock and mourning." He called Diana "the people's princess", saying: "Diana was a beautiful, warm and kind person who was loved not only in Great Britain but around the world and will be mourned as a friend." He added: "Our deepest condolences also go to her family, especially her two beloved sons, and all other family members who are grieving during this horrific tragedy." The leader of the Conservative Party, William Hague, was also awakened from his sleep at 5 am on August 31 and was informed of the death of the princess.He said:

"I am devastated. The whole country will be shocked and saddened by this sad news." "My deepest condolences especially to Princes William and Prince Henry." Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown said: "In the face of this tragedy, I think I, like the rest of the country's citizens, are left speechless in horror and grief." "My deepest condolences to all her near and distant relatives." UN Secretary-General Annan greatly appreciated Diana's humanitarian spirit. His spokesman said that Diana's death was a tragic loss, and the UN lost an important goodwill ambassador. "People will miss her."

World leaders and celebrities sent condolence messages and eulogies one after another, evaluating Diana's lifelong contributions and influence on future generations from different perspectives.But one thing is the same: she made a great contribution to the world in her short life and set a great example. U.S. President Clinton was one of the first heads of state to express condolences for the death of the princess. He said: "My wife Hillary and I are extremely shocked and saddened by her tragic death. We know her well, love her, and admire her for children, AIDS Her tremendous contribution to ending the landmine disaster, and her love for her sons William and Henry."

"Our deep condolences go out to her family, friends and especially her beloved son." Russian President Yeltsin expressed his endless condolences, saying: "Princess Diana knew and loved the Russian people very well. The people of the world will never forget her great contributions to humanitarian and charitable causes." French President Chirac said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of Lady Diana's sudden passing." "She was a young woman of our time, passionate, vivacious and generous. Her death is so sad because she was a well-known figure. At this sad time, my heart goes out to her family, especially Condolences to her children."

King Sihanouk of Cambodia expressed his condolences to Princess Diana, who had planned to visit Cambodia as part of her anti-landmine treaty campaign. "On behalf of the Cambodian royal family, I express my sincere condolences," the prince told reporters. "This is terrible!" In Phnom Penh, officials from the UK-based land mine eradication group Righteous Light announced that Diana wanted to visit Cambodia, the most heavily mined country in the world. "When she visited our operations in Angola earlier this year, she expressed a desire to see our operations here," Pierres Jogo of Justice told Reuters.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is said to have been "devastated" by the tragedy."Her Majesty's condolences go out to the family of the victim," her office said in a statement. Italian Prime Minister Dini said: "Diana was a personality, a celebrity, a person who is so admirable. Her misfortune is a shock to citizens all over the world. She should not end her life so early. She is too young. gone." German Chancellor Kohl praised Diana for her "grace and courage", especially for her extensive work for humanitarian causes. Australian Prime Minister Howard expressed his shock: "The tragic death of Princess Diana has plunged the Australian people into great shock and grief. A woman so young and so charming has ended her life like this. The Australian people will never Diana's glamor will be forgotten. On behalf of the Australian Government, I extend my deepest sympathies to her two sons, Princes William and Henry, and the rest of the Royal Family."

South African President Nelson Mandela said: "Diana's death is an immeasurable loss to the people who admired her all over the world, and we in South Africa are no exception." Canadian Prime Minister Christie said in deep shock: "I hope to express my deep condolences to Princess Diana's family and all those who died in this devastating accident. Princess Diana's official status and her personal ability She has made an extraordinary contribution not only to her country but to the world. All Canadians are in her son and other family members' prayers during such an extremely difficult time."

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said: "I am deeply saddened by her death at such an age." Great sympathy. May Allah bless her children and their relatives." Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said: "Princess Diana's tragic death will make the world lose the nobility and warmth that inspired millions of people to do charity work." In a letter to British Prime Minister Blair, Diana Anna is known as a brilliant, beautiful and charming woman.He said: "She exemplified the nobility and warmth of Great Britain. Her selfless devotion to her son and countless less fortunate people is etched in the hearts of millions of people around the world. Her death is a shock to all who admired and loved her. happy people."

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger commented on Diana: "I know she's quite sensitive and sometimes very vivacious, a lady who always wants to make a difference in the world." Commonwealth Director-General Emerko Anyeku said: "I am devastated and disturbed by the news of her tragedy. She was much loved and revered in the Commonwealth, and the compassion she manifested in dealing with the less fortunate became a symbol of our universal humanitarianism. " House of Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd, who is on an official visit to Australia, said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news of Diana, Princess of Wales, and on behalf of the House of Commons, extend my deepest sympathies to her two beloved sons and their families." Roman Catholic Bishop of Scotland Thomas Winning said: "I am devastated by the loss of her life at such a young age, so tragically and so suddenly. My heartfelt condolences go out to her two beloved sons, her mother and members of the royal family and to those who grieved for her. Not only at Scotland, and the world, has a legacy of love for the less fortunate in society. She is an angel to the less fortunate. The world is so lonely this morning." Mother Teresa, the famous humanitarian and philanthropist known as "Mother," who knew Diana well, and her nuns mournfully prayed for the princess.But who would have thought that just 6 days later, this great nun also ascended to heaven together with Diana's soul.Mourning them, US President Bill Clinton said: "Mother Teresa and Princess Diana lived from very different backgrounds, but each, in their own way, showed us what it means to live a caring lifestyle. , unfortunately they left us at about the same time. Their legacy deserves our respect." In the British Isles, the people expressed endless mourning for her passing. In the sad British Isles, you don't need to ask where the St. James's Palace where the coffin of the princess is parked, you just need to follow the flow of people holding flowers; you don't need to guess how people comment on Diana, just look at their sad expressions. When the British knew that they had lost their beloved princess, from the early morning of August 31, people flocked to Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived, with flowers in their hands. They shed tears and lit candles for Diana. Flowers were laid at the top of the steps.At 7 o'clock in the morning, in front of these two palaces, flowers have piled up like a hill. Among them were old people, children, and young people who supported each other, and some of them came with the whole family.A piece of paper hidden among the flowers read: "You are the jewel in the heart of the British nation, you are the ray of hope in the hearts of many people." Many people were sobbing softly, and a black man covered his eyes and let out a loud voice cry.In front of Buckingham Palace, there are also crowds, flowers like a sea, and tears like rain. A 25-year-old man from Glasgow, who laid a bouquet of cloves at the gate of Kensington Palace after hearing the news, said: "I think she's going to be a saint. I'm absolutely shocked, it's not a normal way for people to die .I don’t think the press is solely to blame, it’s everyone’s fault. I’ve never given a flower, but this one was just miserable.” A schoolgirl who offered a bouquet of red roses said: "I still can't believe it's true that a woman who finally found her own happiness died so sadly and so quickly." After hearing the news, a bank employee immediately drove over to express his condolences.He believes the Princess of Wales is the only truly popular figure in the royal family. It has been argued that "Britain has lost a jewel in its crown". In the British Isles, the British Broadcasting Station stopped the broadcast of normal programs and dedicated to the news of Princess Diana's death, which is unique since World War II. On August 31, many British football matches originally planned to be held on the same day were canceled immediately after the news of the death of the princess; the World Cup qualifier between England and Moldova originally scheduled for September 3 was also cancelled.The FA said they had been in touch with the princess to discuss her involvement in a football charity, an idea which could never be realized with her sudden death. In addition to football matches, all rugby, cricket and motorcycle games originally scheduled for the 31st have been postponed.It is also reported that on the day of Diana's funeral on the 6th, all sports competitions across the UK will be suspended. The International Olympic Committee sent a message of condolence to the British royal family on the 31st.International Olympic Committee President Samaranch also wrote a letter to the British Olympic Association expressing sympathy and condolences for Diana's death. The U.S. Open is being held in New York on the same day. The U.S. Tennis Association decided that players and spectators would all stand before the match and observe a minute's silence for Diana.American tennis player Andre Agassi also wrapped a black yarn around his arm.Agassi said: "This is an absolute tragedy. It is a loss for the entire world. If civilized society does not learn from this, this tragedy may eventually come to us." People mourn in various ways.All kinds of e-mails on the Internet flooded to Diana's official website, expressing endless condolences and condolences to the unfortunate princess. "Candlelight in the dark." "Rest in peace, dear Diana!" "Love + Beauty = Diana" "An Angel Around Us: Diana". "I believe you have finally found your happiness." On September 1, tens of thousands of people lined up outside St. James's Palace and waited for 6 hours in order to sign the condolence book to express their condolences.