An expensive tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was an event unlike anything the United Kingdom has ever seen — and the cost reflected that fact.
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Nathan Wyburn makes art using all different kinds of objects, and he honored the People’s Princess with a touching portrait created out of candles. In the video, you can see the candles set up as Princess Diana’s face as the artist lights each candle one by one, slowly illuminating the portrait of the iconic figure, who died on Aug.
31, 1997, in a Paris car crash at just 36 years old.At the end, he blows all the candles out until the video goes dark. “Your candle burned out long before, your legend ever will,” Wyburn tweeted in his caption — a callback to Elton John’s “Candle in the Wind,” which plays in the background.
John’s performance was from Princess Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 6, 1997; as a close friend to the princess, he reworked the song to play a special, sentimental version at the funeral.
In the days following her passing, millions paid tribute to the princess by leaving flowers, notes, memorabilia and gifts at Buckingham Palace, seeking closure in the painful loss that shook the world.“Next week is the 25th anniversary of my mother’s death, and she most certainly will never be forgotten,” Diana’s son, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, said last week in a statement as the anniversary approached. “I want it to be a day to share the spirit of my mum with my family, with my children, who I wish could have met her.”Meanwhile, in London on Wednesday, visitors to Kensington Palace gathered and brought flowers, memorial arrangements, photos, notes, artwork and other memorabilia in a show of honor.
.An expensive tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was an event unlike anything the United Kingdom has ever seen — and the cost reflected that fact.
played a big role at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.Aside from taking part in the funeral procession, the seven-year-old sported a sweet tribute to her late great-grandmother.Charlotte wore a crystal horseshoe brooch on her black coat for the somber event.The late monarch was a big fan of animals — especially horses and corgis. The diamond jewelry was pinned to her jacket and she also donned a black dress, stockings, hat and ballet flats.Charlotte walked next to her older brother, Prince George, 9, during the funeral alongside their parents Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London.The young princess seems to have taken her great grandma’s passion for horses, as Middleton, 40, met with Paralympic Equestrian Natasha Baker in 2018.Baker shared at the time how the meeting with Middleton went and about Charlotte’s love of the animals.“I asked her how the children were, and she said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear,” Baker said at the time.
Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) stands alongside some royal family members outside of Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
Paying their respects. Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate are mourning Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi joined the royal family to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II at the late monarch’s state funeral on Monday, September 19.
A final goodbye. Princess Kate sent a heartfelt message with her jewelry at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle) arrive at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
Prince William and Kate Middleton joined their parents at the funeral of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday. Prince George, 9 and Princess Charlotte, 7 were seen at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, for the historic State Funeral of the late British monarch. Their brother, Prince Louis, 4, appeared to be absent. The two children — who also attended Prince Philip's funeral last year — arrived for the State Funeral on Monday morning in a car along with their mother,the new Princess of Wales, and Camilla, Queen Consort.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will be in attendance at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral Monday at Westminster Abbey in London. The nine-year-old prince and his seven-year-old sister are also expected to follow Her Majesty's casket along in the "Procession of the Coffin," in official proceedings of the memorial released by the Palace.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are breaking their silence about Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Taking a beat. Meghan Markle’s upcoming Variety cover has been postponed out of respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Eugenie was spotted wiping away tears from her face as the royal attended the late monarch's lie in state.The Queen's granddaughter looked sombre as she stood alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank, as well as Zara and Mike Tindall at Westminster Hall in London. Dressed in black and clasping a back and gold handbag, the Princess could not hold back her tears as she tilted her head to one side and wiped her face.
Kate Middleton paid tribute to both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana at the late monarch's procession in London on 14 September. The Princess of Wales, 40, wore an all-black ensemble for the sombre occasion with a black netted veil across her face, paired with a striking diamond brooch and pearl earrings. The Diamond and Pearl Leaf brooch Kate wore belonged to the Queen, who sadly passed away on 8 September at Balmoral Castle, and the Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings belonged to the late Princess Diana.
The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.
The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.
The Queen’s coffin will continue lying in state in Edinburgh until 5pm today, Tuesday 13 September, when it will be flown to London ahead of her funeral next week. Her Majesty's coffin will remain at the St Giles' cathedral until early evening following an emotional vigil involving her four children last night.
Pressing pause. Meghan Markle will reportedly hold off on releasing new episodes of her “Archetypes” podcast in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death.
While Prince Harry and Prince William recently surprised fans by reuniting alongside their wives as they met with mourners in the street, the two brothers were said to be far from friendly on the evening of the Queen’s death. Several members of the Royal Family rushed to Scotland last week as it was announced that the late monarch has been placed under medical supervision, with Harry having arrived separately to his older brother William. The likes of Charles, Camilla, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle all flocked to Balmoral – where the Queen was residing at the time – as well.
. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.
Kate Middleton on Friday was seen for the first time since Queen Elizabeth II died, and it's clear the new Princess of Wales is in mourning.The 40-year-old was spotted in Windsor, England, behind the wheel of an SUV wearing black shades and a black turtleneck. She couldn't be there to bid Elizabeth goodbye after Her Majesty fell gravely ill Thursday and hours before she died.