Elton John famously released a song about Princess Diana called “Candle in the Wind 1997.” Members of the royal family did not want John to perform the song at the Princess of Wales’ funeral.

Recently released papers from the British National Archive revealed a priest’s battle to have Elton John play at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997. The Very Rev. Wesley Carr had only recently been ...

The Dean of Westminster, the late Very Reverend Dr. Wesley Carr, sent a personal plea to Buckingham Palace in 1997, urging them to reconsider the 74-year-old “Rocketman” crooner’s musical number, ...

The Dean of Westminster personally appealed to Buckingham Palace to allow British star Elton John to sing a version of his hit song “Candle In The Wind” at the funeral of Princess Diana, according to ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Dean of Westminster, the late Very Reverend Dr. Wesley Carr, sent a personal plea to ...

People around the world were shocked and saddened to learn about Princess Diana‘s death on Aug. 31, 1997. Six days later, millions tuned in to watch her funeral as a final goodbye to the People’s ...

Is there such a thing as “too sentimental” at a funeral? Apparently, the royal family thinks so. According to British National Archives documents, the palace staff originally wanted to reject Elton ...

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