IF there is one thing that has come out of the tragic death of Princess Diana, it's the shocking attitude towards the Windsors.
Members of the public, openly grieving for the former HRH, admitted that she was the only member of the Royal Family who had touched their hearts.
As they gathered at Buckingham Palace, the thousands of mourners began to realise the implications of such a loss - who would they now identify with?
Diana was the undisputed Queen of Hearts. No-one could possibly under-estimate how she raised the worldwide profile of the Royals.
Her beauty, her personality, her down-to-earth friendliness and her genuine love for other people was like a breath of fresh air.
People the world over appreciated her kindness and welcomed her to their countries with open arms.
Her smile was never false. In her unhappiest days, you could see the strain in her face. It was that honesty which captured the attention of the public.
Who can possibly replace her? In my eyes, no member of the Royal Family comes close.
There are calls for the Queen to hand back Di's regal title, but I disagree. Diana did not need to be known as Her Royal Highness, and she proved it beyond a shadow of a doubt.
But regardless of who she helped during her life, there are two people who will never get over her death - her sons.
William, the image of Diana, is just 15 years old and Harry is just 12. Their mother will never see them grow up, never see them have girlfriends or marry. She will never help them through their exams, and she will never provide a shoulder to cry on.
It's a terrible scenario for any family - and, no doubt, if she were alive and it happened to someone else, she would be there for them.
God bless you, Diana.
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