NAMES IN THE NEWS : Di on ‘Simple Values’ in Marriage

Diana, Princess of Wales, says “very simple” values can triumph over the complex difficulties encountered in modern marriages.

“Sadly, for many of these marriages, reality fails to live up to expectations. When that happens most couples discover and draw on new reserves of love and strength,” Diana said Wednesday. “But for many, their own resources are not enough.”

The princess, patron of the marriage guidance organization Relate, made her comments while presenting the charity’s Family of the Year award.

The winners were Rico and Heather Gopaul, both 30, and children Rico Jr., 7, Ryan, 6, Ricky, 3, and Rosita, 2. The mother and father are nurses who care for mentally handicapped people.

“The award celebrates the victory of very simple values over the very complex difficulties confronted by so many modern marriages,” said Diana, who married Prince Charles in 1981.