A beautifully made-up and bejewelled Princess Diana in surgeon's garb intently watching a young patient undergoing hole-in-the-heart surgery makes a wonderful photo opportunity.
Then, still wearing her gown and cap, the caring Princess gives an emotional TV interview as she raises the profile of her charity Chain of Hope.
The only problem is the whole affair seems engineered more to bringing the Princess to the fore than the charity. If our Princess of Hearts wants to boost good causes she should try to ensure that she supports rather than dominates the photocall opportunities.
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