Twenty years ago today,Actress Giving Permission to Director During Audition Princess Diana's death rocked Britain, and indeed the world. And, for many people, her absence is still keenly felt.

A British street artist has created a moving tribute to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

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London-based street artist Pegasus painted a playing card-style portrait of Princess Diana alongside the words, "Queen of people's hearts."

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The artwork adorns a wall at St. Giles Hotel in London, close to Centrepoint, a homeless charity of which the princess was a patron.

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The artist told Mashablehe chose to commemorate the princess "who was shockingly taken far too soon in 1997" because she meant a lot to him.

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"Princess Diana had one of the purest of souls using her privileges to benefit people who were less fortunate than her," says Pegasus. He says Diana is a "constant reminder" for himself to strive to behave kindly towards other people.

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"Although it's been 20 years since her passing, the impact she has made on my life and the lives of others will continue to resonate for generations to come," says Pegasus.

Rest in peace, Diana.


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