Heartwarming ways Princess Diana was honoured through the years

Princess Diana, who is considered to be the 'People’s Princess,' captured the hearts of many with her warmth, grace and compassion.

People continue to remember her to this day through meaningful tributes. These heartfelt gestures prove how deeply she is missed and how her legacy continues to be an inspiration.

The late Princess, who became part of the Royal family after marrying then Prince Charles in 1981. She was continuously admired for commitment to charities, helping sick children and people affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer and struggling with mental health.

Over the years, some Royal Family members and celebrities have come forward continuing to pay a tribute to Diana after her unfortunate passing.

Let’s take a look at some of the heartwarming tributes:

Jamie Lee Curtis in 2025

On the 28th Anniversary of Princess Diana’s passing, Jamie Lee Curtis reflected on a fond memory, recalling the time how she had missed the opportunity to meet the late Princess.

On Sunday, August 31, the 66-year-old actress took to Instagram, sharing that Diana was meant to visit the 1997 set of Fierce Creatures in 1997, the sequel to A Fish Called Wanda.

The cast and crew were busy filming in the woods at Pinewood Studios, when the Freaky Friday star took a short break.

"I jumped in a golf cart and drove the mile back to the dressing room block to use the restroom," she penned.

During those few minutes of her break, Diana had made her way to the set accompanied by her sons Prince William and Prince Harry.

"My driver started banging on the door, saying that she had arrived with her sons, and I jumped into the golf cart, and by the time I got back, she was walking away," she added.

Despite Jamie missing her chance to meet the Princess, she didn’t let that demotivate her. Wanting to express her admiration for the Royal, she wasted no time and quickly penned a letter and had it delivered to Kensington Palace.

To her surprise, she got a reply the very next day.

"She was thanking me for writing and understanding, of course, nature calling as it happens to her all the time, and that she looked forward to meeting," Jamie noted.

But their paths never crossed. Just weeks later, the Princess who was only 36 at the time, tragically lost her life in a Paris car crash, with partner Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.

Reflecting on the tragedy, Jamie expressed that she tried to cope with the heartbreaking news through a book on insight meditation she was reading at the time.

The book noted that at life’s end, people often reflect on two questions: Did I learn to live wisely? Did I love well?

The Halloween actress commended courage in confronting her struggles, and how she showed deep compassion and dedicated herself to humanitarian work.

But it’s not only Hollywood celebrities who have paid tribute to Diana, members of the British family and people close to her, have also come forward honouring the former Princess of Wales, keeping her spirit alive.

Queen Elizabeth II in 1997: Live Broadcast

Five days after Princess Diana’s demise, Queen Elizabeth II addressed the nation in a live broadcast, from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. In her statement, she went on to praise the late princess, saying, "She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness."

Continuing, "I admired and respected her for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.”

Prince Harry in 2014

During a meeting with two young Brazilian girls, who had experienced the loss of their mother, Prince Harry, Charles and Diana’s youngest happened to have a deeply emotional reaction upon learning of their tragedy.

In a candid chat with Us Weekly, "The bravery of them looking at me, smiling at me. I wanted to use my own experiences in a very small way, to try to give them a bit of understanding about the fact that I saw what they are going through."

Prince Harry in 2015: Mamohato Children's Centre

The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex kept his mother’s legacy alive by honouring her at the inauguration of the Mamohato Children’s Centre in Lesotho, Africa. "I knew there would always be a gaping hole that could never be filled," he said, referring to the time he lost his mom before his teen years.

Prince William in 2017

Speaking with British GQ, Prince William shared moments of his life that his mom missed out on and he wishes she had been there to witness.

"I would like to have had her advice," he expressed. "I would love her to have met my wife, Duchess Kate and to have seen the children grow up. It makes me sad that she won’t, that they will never know her."

Prince Harry in 2017: Engagement Announcement

When his engagement to former actress Meghan Markle was announced, Harry shared with BBC News, that he was certain that his new fiancée and his mom would get along well and would have been "thick as thieves."

"I think she would be over the moon, jumping up and down, you know, so excited for me. But then, as I said, would have probably been best, best friends with Meghan," he added.

Meghan Markle in 2018: Wedding

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid a heartwarming tribute to Princess Diana on their Wedding day by including her favourite flowers, forget me nots in Meghan’s bouquet for her wedding to Prince Harry. 

Meghan also took the opportunity to honour her late mother-in-law, wearing an aquamarine ring that once belonged to Diana. 

Prince Harry 2019: Angola

In September 2019, Prince Harry, who is a former military pilot, carried on his mother’s legacy by taking a trip to Angola de-mining site.

Over on Instagram, the Sussex Royal shared that the purpose of the trip was to "raise awareness of the danger and prevalence of landmines that still exist today."

In 1997, just weeks prior to her tragic death, Diana had courageously walked the very same minefields.

In the caption of the Sussex’s post, Meghan and Harry penned, "The Duke is humbled to be visiting a place and a community that was so special to his mother, and to recognize her tireless mission as an advocate for all those she felt needed her voice the most, even if the issue was not universally popular."

Prince Harry in 2020: Diana Awards

On what would have been Diana’s 59th birthday, in July 2020, Prince Harry virtually joined the 2020 Diana Awards, marking the special day by giving her a heartfelt tribute, and shared his hopes for the future.

"I’m so incredibly proud to be part of these awards, as they honor the legacy of my mother and bring out the very best in people like you,” he expressed as he went on to praise young activists worldwide.

"You all are doing such incredible work, and at a time of great uncertainty, you have found the power and inspiration inside of you to make a positive mark on the world."

Continuing, "I know that my mother has been an inspiration to many of you and I can assure you she would have been fighting in your corner."

"Like many of you, she never took the easy route, or the popular one or the comfortable one. But she stood for something and she stood up for people who needed it," he added. 

Prince William and Prince Harry in 2021: Statue

In July 2021, the Royal brothers revealed a statue of their late mother in Sunken’s Garden in Kensington Palace.

The tribute was accompanied by Albert Schweitzer’s poem, The Measure of a Man, which read, "These are the units to measure the worth. Of this woman as a woman regardless of birth. Not what was her station? But had she a heart? How did she play her God-given part?"

Prince William in 2024: The Passage

The Prince of Wales, honoured his late mother Princess Diana in a touching gesture by visiting a homeless shelter they once supported together before her death.

In 2024, William was seen at The Passage, in London, during the afternoon, handing out meals to those in need.

When he was only 11 years old, Diana had brought him to the charity, sparking a connection that the future King has tried to maintain over the years by stopping by the shelter and helping out people in need. 

Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer in 2024

On the 27th anniversary of Diana’s death, her younger brother Charles Spencer took to Instagram to express how much he missed his elder sister.

He shared a series of photos from different moments from her life, including a newspaper clipping about her christening along with a childhood photo of her enjoying the outdoors.