19th death anniversary of Diana, Princess of Wales
August 31, 2016 04:20 pm
On August 31, 1997, some heartbreaking news from Paris changed the world. No doubt you remember where you were when you heard the news Princess Diana, the Queen of Hearts, had died.
Her death in a tragic car crash in the Pont de l’Ama road tunnel in Paris alongside Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul stunned the world and left many of us numb.
A week later many of us gathered to watch her funeral, who could forget the heartbreaking images of young Princes William and Harry walking in the funeral procession behind their mother’s coffin?
Lady Di’s funeral at Westminster Abbey was watched by millions around the world and attended by thousands of mourners, including her close friend Elton John who sung a tribute song re-written in her honor Candle in the Wind.
Diana was buried in a private ceremony on an island in the grounds of Althorp Park, the traditional home of her family – the Spencer’s.
She was buried in a black long-sleeved dress designed by Catherine Walker and a set of rosary beads, a gift from Mother Teresa, was placed in her hands.
Had she lived, she would now be in her mid 50’s.
She is still missed by millions and for those who loved her, today will be a somber one where they recall the vibrant princess we lost so tragically.
