Princess Diana Quote: 'The Biggest Disease is People Feeling Unloved...But I Can Give'

Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, continues to be admired worldwide for her compassion and dedication to humanitarian work. Her life, a mix of royal duties and a deep commitment to caring for others, serves as an inspiration to many, even decades after her death.

Diana's impact extends beyond her royal status. Her words, particularly those from a 1995 BBC Panorama interview with Martin Bashir, still resonate today. She emphasized the importance of love and connection, stating, "I think the biggest disease this world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved, and I know that I can give love for a minute, for half an hour, for a day, for a month, but I can give — I’m very happy to do that and I want to do that.” She also advised that love, once found, should be cherished and protected.

Born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961, in Norfolk, she became Lady Diana Spencer in 1975. Her marriage to the Prince of Wales on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, catapulted her into the global spotlight at the young age of 20. According to the Royal Family website, while fulfilling royal duties, Diana prioritized her family and raised her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, amidst intense public attention and her eventual divorce. Her life was tragically cut short in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997.

Princess Diana dedicated herself to numerous charities and humanitarian causes. During her marriage, she served as president or patron of over 100 organizations, raising awareness for issues affecting the homeless, disabled individuals, children, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Even after her divorce, she remained committed to causes like the Leprosy Mission and the National Aids Trust. She also held the position of President at the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, and the Royal Marsden Hospital.

In the year before her death, Diana actively campaigned against landmines. She visited Angola in January 1997 as part of this effort and spoke at the Landmines Conference at the Royal Geographical Society in London in June. Her dedication to humanitarian work on a global scale was further demonstrated by her trip to Washington D.C. to promote the American Red Cross landmines campaign and her meeting with Mother Teresa in New York.