LONDON - Princess Diana's mother yesterday spoke for the first time since the death of her daughter. Mrs Frances Shand Kydd said: "My heartfelt thank-you's to everyone for their prayers, flowers and letters - and for endless thoughtful kindness, following the death of my daughter Diana. "I pray for her and the two men who died with her and for their families. I am so proud of William and Harry, and Diana's sisters, Sarah and Jane and her brother, Charles.
"I thank God for the gift of Diana and for all her loving and giving. I give her back to Him, with my love, pride and admiration to rest in peace." - (PA)