Princess defends operation presence

LONDON - The Princess of Wales last night defended her decision to witness a heart operation on a seven year old patient

LONDON - The Princess of Wales last night defended her decision to witness a heart operation on a seven year old patient. Agony aunt Claire Rayner had dismissed as a publicity "stunt" Princess Diana's presence at the open heart operation at Harefield Hospital. And TV presenter, Julia Carling, pulled faces to mimic the princess in the operating theatre.

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