Elton John posts moving tribute to Princess Diana on 25th anniversary of her passing

Elton John has “fondly” remembered the time he danced with Queen Elizabeth II in a new tribute on social media.The Queen, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8. She was 96 years old.

The Queen's response when she found out about how her coffin would be brought to the UK if she died abroad has been shared by an army officer. 'Operation Overstudy' included a plan to bring the back to the UK on a small BAe 146 if tragically passed away overseas. However, the plan was scrapped following problems in bringing back Princess Diana in September 1997, after her shock death in Paris.

Prince William almost became overcome with emotion as a member of the public began to cry while chatting to him.The Prince of Wales chatted to people at Sandringham earlier today, Tuesday September 15, as he viewed floral tributes laid out for his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was joined by his wife Kate, the new Princess of Wales.

Elton John is paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The 75-year-old British singer, who was knighted by the late monarch in 1998, reflected on her life and legacy during his stop in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday. His comments came the same day that Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Elton John paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II during his show in Toronto on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. "She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring," John said.

Elton John and Harry Styles took time out of their respective concerts on Thursday night to honour Queen Elizabeth II. The Rocket Man singer, who had paid tribute to The Queen on social media earlier that day, gave a speech about the late monarch during his concert in Toronto, Canada. "We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth," he said.

Queen Elizabeth II was surrounded by close family members when she passed away at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, with her grandchildren, Prince William and Prince Harry, along the Royals who raced to Scotland in a bid to say goodbye. While she is remembered as the longest reigning monarch to the British public, her close family will remember her best as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.The Queen shared close bonds with many members of the Firm, but most especially her beloved grandchildren - Prince William, 40, Prince Harry, 37, Zara Tindall, 41, Peter Phillips, 44, Princess Beatrice, 43, Princess Eugenie, 32, Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and James, Viscount Severn, 14.

Sir Elton John paid a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during his final Toronto “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” show on Thursday night.

Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during his show in Toronto last night (September 8) following the news of the monarch’s death.The Queen passed away yesterday at her Balmoral estate in Scotland aged 96, bringing an end to her 70-year reign.Her son, King Charles III, said the death of the Queen was a “moment of great sadness” for him and his family, and that her loss would be “deeply felt” around the world.After he initially paid tribute to the Queen with a statement on Twitter yesterday, John paused during his gig at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada last night to further pay his respects to the late monarch.“Today we had the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “She was an inspiring presence to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic.

Her Majesty’s death was announced. “I’m mourning along with the rest of my country, the passing of a great Queen.

Elton John has shared a heartfelt message following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at 96. The iconic singer is honoring the British monarch, showing his appreciation for her and reminiscing about her “inspiring presence.”“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passion,” Elton wrote.

Elton John and the Rolling Stones have paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The royal, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon. She was 96.

The death today of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, prompted an outpouring of remembrances and tributes from politicians, musicians, film & TV personalities, sports franchises and cultural institutions.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday, Elton John, who has had a close relationship with the Royal Family for the past several decades, posted a heartfelt remembrance on his social media accounts. “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. “Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly,” he concluded. Indeed, John was 4 years old when Elizabeth ascended to the crown in 1952.

Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned for 70 years, died on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. An announcement from Buckingham Palace said that she passed away peacefully at Balmoral in the afternoon.

Robbie Williams has compared his musical and songwriting approach to that of Morrissey and Elton John in a new interview.The pop star is set to release his latest album ‘XXV’ on Friday (September 9), which contains re-recorded and orchestrated versions of songs from across his career.Speaking to NME, Williams spoke about the lack of credit he receives as a songwriter despite penning numerous hits over the last three decades. “If you break down the maths of what I’m doing musically on a song, I do the same thing that Morrissey does,” he said.“I’m not saying in any way, shape or form that I’m as good as or better than Morrissey, I’m just saying: I do the same thing.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish have been making the most of the last days of summer with their sons, Zachary and Elijah.MORE: Elton John posts moving tribute to Princess Diana on 25th anniversary of her passingThe family spent last week in the south of France onboard a yacht with famous friends, including David Walliams. But now it's back to work for the couple – and back to school for their boys.