The time capsule buried by Princess Diana 34 years ago was opened ahead of her death anniversary on August 31, and a photo reveals the items inside it. It was uncovered at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
In 1991, Diana sealed a time capsule during the ceremony of laying the foundation stone. The nostalgic content of the same has now been revealed. The capsule included a CD of Kylie Minogue’s third album, along with more symbolic items from the 90s.
Princess Diana’s time capsule contains Kylie Minogue’s third album
Princess Diana’s time capsule, which she buried in 1991, has been opened at Great Ormond Street Hospital. GOSH revealed that it was uncovered earlier this year. While attending the ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Variety Club Building 34 years ago, the late Princess of Wales sealed the box within the hospital’s main entrance. GOSH explained that it has now been opened to enable the construction of its new Children’s Cancer Centre.
The photo shared by the hospital, featuring the time capsule’s content, shows items from the early 90s. Although damaged by moisture, they bring a sense of nostalgia, being a reminder of the pre-internet era. One of the iconic items in the capsule was a CD of Kylie Minogue’s “Rhythm of Love” album. The content also included a pocket television, a collection of British coins, and a solar-powered calculator.
Along with that, other interesting items were some tree seeds in a bottle, a sheet of recycled paper, a snowflake hologram, and a European passport. It also included a photo of Diana herself. GOSH notes that the time capsule’s contents were provided by two young individuals who won a national competition. At the time, the kids were asked to suggest eight items that represented life in the 1990s.
Meanwhile, the opening of Princess Diana’s time capsule was also meaningful. The staff at the hospital, who were either born in 1991 or were already working there at the time, helped with removing the same from the building. The Senior Responsible Owner for the Children’s Cancer Centre, Jason Dawson, explained that the capsule was opened to take “the hopes and inspirations of 1991.”
Dawson noted that it was “really quite moving.” It allowed them to connect with “memories of things that have been planted by a generation gone by.”
