55 Best Princess Diana Quotes From The People's Princess
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Diana, Princess of Wales was born into a British noble family and later became a member of the British royal family.
She was the first wife of Charles, the Prince of Wales. She was also the mother of Prince Harry and Prince William.
Diana, Princess of Wales carried this title beautifully when she did everything she could for the poor and the vulnerable in society. But the beautiful soul left us too quickly when she died in an accident in 1997.
Everyone in the Royal family has honored her since. Like, when Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with Princess Diana's ring and said it was his way of making sure his mother was at his wedding.
The ring is with Duchess Kate ever since.
So, like Diana would, one random act of kindness each leaves us with the knowledge that one day someone might return the kindness. Read up on these Princess Diana quotes below and fall more in love with the princess.
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Famous Princess Diana Quotes
Here we have some of the most famous and best of Princess Diana quotes.
1. "I thought I was the luckiest girl in the world. I had tremendous hope in me."
2. "I remember when I used to sit on hospital beds and hold people's hands, people used to be shocked because they'd never seen this before. To me it was quite normal."
- Princess Diana.
3. "As for becoming queen, it was never on the forefront of my mind when I married my husband. It was a long way off, that thought."
- Princess Diana.
4. "What must it be like for a little boy to read that daddy never loved mummy?"
- Princess Diana.
5. "So many people supported me through my public life and I will never forget them."
- Princess Diana.
6. "It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do."
- Princess Diana.
7. "Call me Diana, not Princess Diana."
- Princess Diana.
8. "I am not a political figure. The fact is I am a humanitarian figure and always will be."
- Princess Diana.
9. "I want to walk into a room, be it a hospital for the dying or a hospital for the sick children, and feel that I am needed. I want to do, not just to be."
- Princess Diana.
10. "I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head."
- Princess Diana.
11. "Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a goal and an essential part of my life - a kind of destiny. Whoever is in distress can call on me. I will come running wherever they are."
- Princess Diana.
12. "Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can."
- Princess Diana.
Inspirational Quotes By Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales had a beautiful heart and could influence everyone around her. Below are some Princess Diana quotes about kindness and more that will inspire you too.
13. "I love working with children, and I have learned to be very patient with them."
- Princess Diana.
14. "My first thoughts are that I should not let people down, that I should support them and love them."
- Princess Diana.
15. "I am all about caring. I have always been like that."
- Princess Diana.
16. "I have a woman's instinct and it's always a good one."
- Princess Diana.
17. "I've got what my mother's got - however bloody you are feeling you can put on the most amazing show of happiness."
- Princess Diana.
18. "I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them."
- Princess Diana.
19. "I like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that's the way I am."
- Princess Diana.
20. "You can’t comfort the afflicted with afflicting the comfortable."
- Princess Diana.
21. "Only do what your heart tells you."
- Princess Diana.
22. "Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."
- Princess Diana.
23. "Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back."
- Princess Diana.
24. "People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me."
- Princess Diana.
Princess Diana Quotes About Family And Love
Diana, Princess of Wales was in love above all else and her love for her family was more than anything. Here are some Princess Diana quotes about love and family that prove it.
25. "I desperately loved my husband and I wanted to share everything together, and I thought that we were a very good team."
- Princess Diana.
26. "I think like any marriage, especially when you've had divorced parents like myself; you want to try even harder to make it work."
- Princess Diana.
27. "I wish all the mothers, fathers and children out there realize how much I need them and how much I value their support."
- Princess Diana.
28. "I'm aware that people I have loved and have died and are in the spirit world looking after me."
- Princess Diana.
29. "I will fight for my children on any level so they can reach their potential as human beings and in their public duties."
- Princess Diana.
30. "A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s."
- Princess Diana.
31. "I want my boys to have an understanding of people's emotions, their insecurities, people's distress, and their hopes and dreams."
- Princess Diana.
32. "If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love."
- Princess Diana.
33. "Family is the most important thing in the world."
- Princess Diana.
34. "I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved."
- Princess Diana.
35. "Don’t call me an icon. I’m just a mother trying to help."
- Princess Diana.
36. "The biggest disease this day and age is that of people feeling unloved."
- Princess Diana.
Princess Diana Quotes On Life
Diana, Princess of Wales was a free spirit and lived her life in such a way. These Princess Diana quotes on life show her way of life.
37. "At the age of 19, you always think you are prepared for everything and you think you have the knowledge of what's coming ahead."
- Princess Diana.
38. "The world is too little aware of the waste of life, limb and land which anti-personnel landmines are causing among some of the poorest people on earth."
- Princess Diana.
39. "During the years, you see yourself as a good product that sits on a shelf and sells well, and people make a lot of money out of you."
- Princess Diana.
40. "I said I was rejected, I didn't think I was good enough for this family, so I took it out on myself … I chose to hurt myself instead of hurting all of you."
- Princess Diana.
41. "I am not a political figure, nor do I want to be one; but I come with my heart."
- Princess Diana.
42. "I live for my sons. I would be lost without them."
- Princess Diana.
43. "I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there's nothing to go to. It's best to stay where you are. I understand that."
- Princess Diana.
44. "I don't want expensive gifts; I don't want to be bought. I have everything I want. I just want someone to be there for me, to make me feel safe and secure."
- Princess Diana.
45. "I am always going to be true to myself."
- Princess Diana.
46. "Hugs can do great amounts of good - especially for children."
- Princess Diana.
47. "When you are happy you can forgive a great deal."
- Princess Diana.
48. "Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves."
- Princess Diana.
Quotes About Princess Diana
Lastly, we have some beautiful words spoken by people about Diana, Princess of Wales, in remembrance of the icon.
49. "She was very concerned for the poor. She was very anxious to do something for them, and it was beautiful. That is why she was close to me."
- Mother Teresa.
50. "She could walk into a room of people and make them feel as if everything was great."
- Elton John.
51. "She was our guardian, friend and protector. She never once allowed her unfaltering love for us to go unspoken or undemonstrated. Behind the media glare, to us, two children, she was quite simply the best mother in the world."
- Prince Harry.
52. "When it came to the wedding, I did really feel that she was there. You know, there was times when you look to someone or something for strength and I very much felt she was there for me."
- Prince William.
53. "I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and in bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her."
- Queen Elizabeth II.
54. "Princess Diana was a wonderful, caring philanthropist. She would come sometimes into the church and sit at the back and pray."
- Father Frank Gelli.
55. "Caring for people who are dying and helping the bereaved was something for which Diana had passion and commitment."
- Nelson Mandela.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Princess Diana quotes then why not take a look at [King quotes], or Prince quotes.
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