LASTING MEMORIALS
In the wake of Diana's death a spontaneous wave of public generosity led to the setting up of the Diana Princess Of Wales Memorial Fund. Seeking to honour and continue her humanitarian work by focusing on the disadvantaged the fund has pledged more than £70 million to over 350 organisations around the world. Reflecting the Princess' interest in helping young people, a Diana Award was also established to reward selfless youngsters who've made a special contribution to their schools and communities.
In London official memorials to the Princess include a fountain in Hyde Park and a playground in Kensington Gardens. And at Althorp – the Spencer family home – (left) there's a permanent exhibition of her life and work. Items on display include her wedding dress and childhood letters. This year the National Portrait Gallery is also hosting a display of images of the royal icon, which runs until January 2008.
