Time Capsule Sealed by Princess Diana at GOSH Finally Unearthed

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Time Capsule Sealed by Princess Diana at GOSH Finally Unearthed

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Time Capsule Sealed by Princess Diana at GOSH Finally Unearthed

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A time capsule buried by Princess Diana in 1991 has been unearthed at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Contents of the capsule include a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket TV, and various 1990s artifacts.
The capsule was meant to remain sealed for centuries but was opened to make way for a new children's cancer center.
The items were chosen by two children as part of a competition on the BBC show "Blue Peter."
The unveiling coincides with the 28th anniversary of Diana's death.

A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has recently been unearthed, unveiling a collection of popular items from the 1990s as London prepares for the construction of a new children's cancer center. The capsule contained a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar-powered calculator, British coins, tree seeds, and a pocket television, highlighting what was once cutting-edge technology of the era. Notably, the time capsule was initially intended to remain sealed for hundreds of years, but the need to clear outdated facilities led to its early opening, according to BBC, ABC News, and HuffPost.

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During her tenure as president of GOSH from 1989 until her passing in 1997, Diana was deeply involved in fundraising efforts, notably directing £54 million towards the construction of the hospital’s new facilities. This was considered the largest charity appeal in British history at the time. As part of her humanitarian legacy, Diana famously engaged with patients and sought to challenge stigmas surrounding illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, evidencing her compassionate approach and commitment to children's health, according to BBC, ABC News, and HuffPost.