In a therapeutic sense, say some observers, Diana's death may have done more to jolt her fellow citizens into self-scrutiny than anything else could have done. In an historic show of extreme grief, the "stiff upper lip" of England gave way to a trembling lower lip, with feelings, kept at bay by the culture, overflowing into the streets, with the populace grieving openly. And giving openly.

Destined to become one of Great Britain's largest charities, the Princess of Wales Memorial Fund is now receiving up to $260,000 daily from individuals alone. Already tens of millions of dollars have been collected. The Fund was set up by Diana's lawyers in response to public pressure demanding a centralized locale where donations could be made.

One corporate donor sent a company check for nearly five million dollars. Children sent pocket change. Diana's favorite charities are the beneficiaries.

Mohamed al-Fayed, the father of Emad Mohamed al-Fayed, Diana's friend who was killed with her August 31 in Paris, has pledged approximately $15 million to hospitals where Diana's attention had been felt.

Elton John's offering of the proceeds from sales of his newest mega-hit, an updated version of "Candle in the Wind", makes him one of the largest donors, with projections of the recording's sales already reaching $15 million, destined to grow.

A video of Elton John's tribute to Diana is also being released. It will combine performance coverage by the BBC and Sky News. The beloved musician is reported to have told friends that he will never again perform "Candle in the Wind".

Another charity album will include work by former Beatle Paul McCartney, Sting, and the Rolling Stones. An album, it has been announced, will be released before Christmas.

Richard Branson, the multibillionaire owner of Virgin Airlines made his original fortune on the Virgin record label. He said, "I think there are millions of people around the world who want something positive to come out of Diana's life."

The momentum of the donations in Diana's name has reached such unprecedented levels that the law firm handling their receipt has scheduled daily news briefings each morning. In a few weeks, with corporate donations on the horizon, donations may top a billion dollars in less than a month.

Those who wish to donate money to AIDS groups Diana supported may contact The National AIDS Trust in London which has opened a memorial fund. Checks and postal orders can be sent to: National AIDS Trust Princess Diana Fund, 188-196 Old Street, London EC1V 9FR, UK. Credit card donations can be telephoned on +44 171 814 6746 . Or, perhaps, some may wish to work as an AIDS volunteer in their own neighborhoods.