Chapter 39 3. The Dilemma of Buckingham Palace

The British royal family quickly woke up from grief and shock, and responded on September 1: Buckingham Palace decided not to hold a state funeral for Diana, but prepared to hold a "special funeral for a special person" on September 6.Flags will be flown at half-mast and the funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London.Under normal circumstances, only particularly important events are held here. The "People's Princess" is eligible to enjoy this honor --- a funeral ceremony will be held in the cathedral.Diana's body will then be laid next to her father at the Spencer family cemetery in Althorp Park, Northampshire, central England.

A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said: "For the much-loved Princess of Wales, size is not important." Some critics applauded not having the highest state funeral for Diana.Because Diana's thoughts have a great conflict with the monarchy that has lasted for 1,000 years, she can be regarded as the first woman to bring fresh air to the monarchy.She even had her own ideas about the monarchy during her lifetime, so how could she ask the monarchy to go through this cumbersome procedure? Buckingham Palace is facing great pressure from the public and public opinion, because Diana's death cannot be said to have nothing to do with the royal family.What's more important is that when the whole world judges and admires the princess, people need to know what the royal family thinks of the princess.

The long-awaited began to come out. On Friday 5 September, the day before the funeral, Queen Elizabeth II addressed the nation with an affectionate tribute to Diana as a woman of extraordinary talent. The queen usually only addresses the nation on Christmas Day, the second exception during her reign, the other being after the outbreak of the Gulf War on February 24, 1991. Since the sad news of last Sunday, the whole of Great Britain, and indeed the world, have expressed their sorrow at the death of the princess. We grieve in different ways, and feeling the loss is not easy to express because the initial shock is often surrounded by emotions: disbelief, incomprehension, outrage, and concern for the survivors.We have all been in the midst of this grief these days, so as your queen and a grandmother, I speak to you now from the bottom of my heart.

First of all, I want to pay tribute to Diana.She is a brilliant, talented person who never fails to smile in good times and bad, warming and inspiring others with her laugh and love. I admire her and respect her—for the energy and responsibility she has given to others, especially her two sons. During this sad week, we will help William and Henry come to terms with the devastating loss they and the rest of us have suffered. No one who knew Diana ever forgot her.The millions who have not met her must remember her and miss her once they feel they know her. I myself think that we should learn from her life and from the extraordinary and deeply moving response to her death.

I shall share your joy in her remembrance. Allow me also on behalf of my family, especially Prince Charles and William and Henry, to thank all those who have paid tribute to this remarkable woman, sent flowers, sent letters and paid tribute in various ways. These loving acts have been a great source of help and comfort. Here we also pay tribute to Diana's family and the families of all those who shared her fate.I know they too have drawn strength from the events of last weekend to heal their grief and face the future of losing a loved one. I hope that wherever we are tomorrow, we will all be able to join in expressing our sadness and gratitude for her too-short but so-dedicated life.

This is an opportunity to express to the world the sorrow and respect of our British people. Rest in peace Diana! Each of us will thank God that she brought happiness to so many. The world's major media even made extensive and extensive reports on the death of Concubine Diana.For example: "An accident that shocked the world", "Lady Diana's tragic end", "The world weeps for Lady Diana".A major Spanish newspaper reported with "Her Death Moved the Whole World" as its headline: "People from five continents shed tears for Princess Diana. This is a miracle that has never been seen since President Kennedy was assassinated. More than that."

In addition to the sorrow and regret for Diana, the media also spent a lot of space condemning the news photographers who followed Diana. "Paparazzi" is associated with nouns such as "paparazzi" and "killer bug". A Berlin newspaper headlined, "She Died of Chasing Sensitivity and Lust for Pictures."The headline of the Vienna "Verlagazat" was even more pointed: "Photographer hunts down Princess Diana".The condemnation of "Paparazzi" reached fever pitch. The official charitable fund established in Diana's name was established, and all donations will fund charitable causes in the name of the princess.As soon as the fund was opened, the checks flowed in continuously to complete Princess Diana's unfinished philanthropy.As of September 5, donations have exceeded £10 million.

It can be said that this is the best way for people to commemorate the princess. While people mourn, another funeral has been quietly held. On August 31, 1997, at the age of 43, Dodi Fayed held a funeral in Regent Park in central London, according to the custom of Muslims being buried on the day of death.Harrods was closed for a day, and about 10,000 lights that were always on outside the store were also extinguished along with the dead. Most of the two memorial books at the entrance of the store pay tribute to his brief love affair with Diana. "I've only just met you because of your (Doody's) relationship with Princess Diana. I can't thank you enough for making her last weeks happy."

"This young man -- what's his name, Doddy? I think he's been underreported," said one condolence visitor. "He's been neglected, so I feel like I should say admiration for him."