Like many countries across the world, Scotand is today remembering Princess Diana, 20 years after the devastating car crash in Paris which claimed the 36-year-old’s life along with boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.
Diana had a special place in the hearts of Glaswegians, particularly after visiting the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Carlton Place just seven years earlier as she outshone her husband while mingling with the crowds.
Today, the Herald and Times has raked through its archives to bring readers some long-lost images of the eye-opening and emotional scenes which took place as the heart of the city - George Square - stood still and became a shrine to the People’s Princess.
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As reported by The Herald in 1997, thousands of flowers quickly filled the square in the week after her death and were moved by the council at the end of the day on September 14, 1997 - the day the city ground to a halt to remember the princess with a special, interdenominational thanksgiving service.
Instead, the tributes were displayed in the Garden of Remembrance at Daldowie Crematorium, passed to the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, and other hospitals across the city.
The many cards and messages were collected at the time and stored with the decision of what would become of them left to the princess’ family.
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The gifts were passed on to hospitals and other organisations over 25,000 people flocked to the City Chambers to sign a staggering 20 books of condolence.
Although the square has more-than-long since been cleared, the memories of that day - and the weeks that ensued - will stay with the city for decades to come.
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The day Diana died
"What are your memories of the aftermath of the princess' death?"
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your response?I went to Safeway, Burnside, Rutherglen to buy the Sunday papers. I had not turned on the tv. I looked at all the papers lying there with the news. I was struck by the complete silence in the store. No noise at all, everyone just stunned. I was surprised to find that when I came home and read the paper I cried. I felt numb in the shop, not even the assistant spoke to me. Everyone was in shock. It was surprising to find that she had that effect on everyone who had never met her, including me. My mum was in bed and I said, "oh mum, something terrible's happened. Diana's dead." Still sleepy, she said "Diana who?" !
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