It's been two decades since the death of Princess Diana and the memories still haven't faded for Shirley Urkilla.
The Sudbury-based royal watcher said she remembers August 31, 1997 like it was yesterday.
"We were at the cottage when we heard she died," said Urkilla.
"(We) came home and our daughter Paula had all the books and everything in front of her and she was devastated."
The princess was only 36-years-old when she was killed in a car accident that rocked the world.
"I've been watching movies of her life and I'd like to concentrate on her life more than the end because I still feel she's very important person in the lives her children and a lot of other people too that she really touched," Urkilla said.
Erkila and her daughter Paula have collected mugs, magazines and more over the years.
She even travelled London for the royal wedding of William and Kate in 2011.
What started the fascination of the royals?
A family connection. Her great, great, great, great grandfather to be exact.
"He was the chef to King George IV and created the A.1. sauce,” said Erkila.
"The king had asked him to make a sauce and when he tasted it he said 'this is A.1. sauce’.”
