The Gates of Remembrance

In August 1997, the world mourned the loss of Diana, Princess of Wales. At Kensington Palace, her beloved London home, an extraordinary outpouring of grief and affection unfolded.

Hundreds of thousands of flowers, handwritten letters, photographs, and personal tributes transformed the palace gates and surrounding grounds into a place of remembrance. People from every walk of life gathered to honour a woman whose compassion, humanity, and warmth had touched millions.

The gates became more than an entrance to a royal residence. They became a place where people could express their sorrow, share their memories, and celebrate a life that had meant so much to so many.

Decades later, admirers continue to gather at Kensington Palace on significant anniversaries, leaving flowers and messages in remembrance of the People's Princess.

These photographs capture moments of that enduring affection, from the overwhelming tributes following her passing to the quieter acts of remembrance that continue today.

A life remembered. A legacy of compassion that endures.