On the 20th anniversary of her death, the "people's princess" is still fondly remembered in one south Cumbrian town.

As part of her 1990 visit to Ulverston, Princess Diana officially opened St Mary's Hospice on October 1.

Crowds had flocked to the town from across the area to catch a glimpse of the Princess of Wales as she met staff and volunteers at the hospice.

Some of those lucky enough to meet Diana presented her with roses and flowers, including residents at nearby care home Marsh House.

In a statement on Facebook, the hospice said: "We are privileged that Princess Diana visited our hospice on October 1 1990.

"This helped to raise St Mary's profile as a hospice here for our local community.

"If you have any photos of this event or were there at the official opening, we would love to hear from you."

There was also time for a royal visit to Lindal Candle Centre and the YMCA, where she received a similarly warm welcome.

The Princess of Wales was an iconic and contradictory figure whose appeal still endures 20 years after her death.

She championed the disadvantaged, from those with Aids to the homeless, and was labelled 'the people's princess' because of her common touch which could bridge social divides.

Yet she also fought personal demons like her battle with bulimia, and often appeared to be a lonely figure troubled by the media attention her looks and status attracted.

Her death in a Paris car crash shocked millions and saw unprecedented expressions of grief from thousands of ordinary people who felt a connection with Diana.

The princess championed causes that, at the time, were not fashionable - publicly shaking hands with Aids patients, supporting homeless charities and taking Prince William to meet rough sleepers, and leading a campaign to outlaw landmines.