There was little doubt that despite her well-known shortcomings, she was a good mother.
But many, many Britons were shocked over Prince Charles' lack of decorum:
Harry and William were credited with organizing the noontime service, but Charles was blamed by many for the furor over an invitation to his current wife.
Camilla, whom Diana blamed for breaking up her marriage, decided to stay home. That decision followed quickly after the Mail on Sunday published a commentary by Diana's friend, Rosa Monckton, saying the princess would have been "astonished" that Camilla was invited.
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Call him brave or downright foolish, but jockey Constantino Hernandez has made a comeback to horse racing, almost 20 years after an injury nearly cost him his life.
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