A former Red Cross worker described a discussion she had with Princess Diana over 35 years ago. Diana expressed an interest in working at the camp with disadvantaged children. The former royal went to Activenture in 1985, a summer program for disabled and special needs youngsters that offer outdoor activities.
Eileen Nichol, chairwoman of the British Red Cross-run Activenture holiday camp, spoke of Diana's generosity to the children in a never-before-seen diary post dated July 30, 1985.
"[The Princess] was charming. She has so much compassion for the children," the diary obtained by an online tabloid said.
"She spoke to every one of them and got right down on the ground to look at a collage and to speak to the little ones," the diary said.
"It rained, but that didn't seem to matter," it added.
"She asked me how I got away with not wearing a hat. She hates hers. She wanted to know how to raise the money for [a] holiday. She had certainly done her homework."
The discovery of the never-before-seen diary comes ahead of the inauguration of a Princess Diana statue today, on her 60th birthday.
Her two sons, Prince Harry and Prince William will unveil the statue to honor their late mother's "life and legacy."
During her lifetime, Princess Diana was a well-known philanthropist.
She was active in several issues and served as patron and president of several organizations.
Princess Diana is best known for her work with children, but she also worked with charities fighting or raising awareness about poverty, AIDS, homelessness, and a variety of other issues.
Ms. Nichol told the online tabloid that she recalls everyone being ecstatic. According to Ms. Nichol, Princess Diana spoke to every one of them and did so beautifully.
She went on to say that the kids adored the Princess, just as the former royal did.
"She told me she wishes she had my job. It truly was a marvelous day."
Ms. Nichol added: "We were so fortunate to have had her involved with our work before she sadly passed away."
British Red Cross said Princess Diana was named patron of the Red Cross Youth in 1983. She was also fascinated by the work of the Red Cross in other countries. Anti-personnel mines were a focal point of Diana's humanitarian activities.
In January 1997, she went to Angola on a tour organized and financed by the British Red Cross. Diana's visit to Angola drew worldwide attention to the issue of landmines and spurred international debate.
Mehzebin Adam, Curator of the British Red Cross, said Princess Diana was a passionate humanitarian who championed causes in the UK and abroad throughout her life.
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