No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her.

First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. 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. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.

I hope that tomorrow we can all, wherever we are, join in expressing our grief at Diana's loss, and gratitude for her all-too-short life. It is a chance to show to the whole world the British nation united in grief and respect.

For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.

The British constitution has always been puzzling and always will be.

My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.