Quote of the Day: Princess Diana on empathy — ‘True happiness comes from helping others’

Key points

• Princess Diana is remembered across the world not only as a member of the British royal family, but also as one of the most compassionate public figures of modern times.
• Often called the “People’s Princess”, Diana built a global reputation for connecting with people emotionally and treating vulnerable communities with dignity and warmth.
• At a time when public figures often maintained distance and formality, Diana chose a different approach.
• Whether she was visiting hospitals, comforting children, interacting with homeless individuals or embracing AIDS patients during a period of widespread fear and stigma, her actions consistently reflected empathy in its most human form.
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