7 Causes That Were Near and Dear to Princess Diana's Heart

Diana became president of the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer treatment and research in 1989. She regularly visited sick patients and supported its cancer treatment and research work. Prince William became appointed president in 2007, and in a previous statement, he said, "The Royal Marsden does an extraordinary job in treating thousands of cancer patients every year. The standards of care and compassion of its staff are unsurpassed in the world. I am, therefore, delighted and honored to become President of the Royal Marsden and will do whatever I can to support its innovative and vital work.”