He wrote: “The funeral started with readings and eulogies and ended with Elton John. He stood slowly and stiffly, as if he were one of the ancient monarchs who had been buried under the abbey for ages and had been abruptly resurrected. He moved to the front and sat down at a grand piano.
“Is there anyone who doesn’t know that he sung Candle in the Wind, which he adapted for Mummy?
“I’m not sure if the notes in my brain came from that time or footage I’ve watched since. Perhaps they’re remnants of reoccurring dreams. But I do have one clear memory of the music climaxing, my eyes stinging, and tears nearly dropping. Nearly.”
Sir Elton has maintained a strong friendship with Diana’s boys after her d3ath, even defending Harry and Meghan against “relentless and untrue assassinations on their characters” in 2019.
