"The Global Impact of Princess Diana's Handshake: A Historic Moment Remembered"

On April 9, 1987, Princess Diana's courageous act of shaking hands with an AIDS patient at a London hospital during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic had a profound impact, challenging the stigma and fear surrounding the disease. Her ongoing work to de-stigmatize HIV/AIDS continued throughout her life and influenced her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, to carry on her legacy. Diana's advocacy prompted a shift in public attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and led to increased awareness and support for those affected by the disease.