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Westminster Abbey Dean campaigned for Sir Elton John to sing at Diana's funeral

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30th December 2021
Papers released by the National Archives suggest there were concerns ahead of Sir Elton John’s poignant performance of “Candle in the Wind” at the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. With concerns the lyrics would be deemed “too sentimental,” the Dean of Westminister Abbey, at the time, came forward to appeal the case and to have John perform. The original song…
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Blue plaque to Diana, Princess of Wales unveiled

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29th September 2021
A flat once dubbed the most famous address in Britain now bears a permanent tribute to its most celebrated occupant. A blue plaque has been unveiled at the home of Diana, Princess of Wales at the time she became engaged to Prince Charles. The plaque now sits on the wall of 60, Coleherne Court on the Old Brompton Road in London where the then Lady Diana Spencer lived when she began a…
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Kristen Stewart donated to Diana charities after filming Spencer

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3rd September 2021
The much-anticipated film Spencer is just months away from its release date. The Pablo Larrain film takes place in 1991 during the Christmas holiday at Sandringham House. Based on the later years of the marriage of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Prince Charles, the film centres around when Diana decides to end her marriage to Charles. Kristen Stewart, who is playing the late princess, is continuing…
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