Members of the fashion industry, including Catherine Walker (left), Donatella Versace, and Anna Wintour turned out to pay tribute to Diana. The Queen and Queen Mother take in the crowds outside the church. Tom Brokaw, Katie Couric, and Andrew Brown covering the funeral. Countess Spencer died last year at the age of 87.
In this way, did the Queen attend Diana's funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II Did Something at Diana's Funeral That the Public Did Not See Coming. Princess Diana was honored with a public funeral on Sept. 6, 1997, seven days after her tragic death.
Beside above, what was Diana buried in?
“Diana's body was clothed in a black long-sleeved, 3 quarter length woollen cocktail dress designed by Catherine Walker which she had chosen some weeks before and a pair of black shoes. A set of rosary beads was placed in her hands, a gift she had received from Mother Teresa, who died the same week as Diana.”
Can you visit Diana's grave?
Diana's grave is on an island in the lake, known as The Round Oval. It is private and cannot be visited. A funerary urn perched on a column on one end of the lake indicates that the island is a burial place. Visitors can, however, contemplate the Princess at the lakeside Temple which is dedicated to her memory.
Why did Diana get a royal funeral?
Princess Diana was described as having the very rare gift of making the people she spoke with feel important, and worthy of attention. Add to that the fact she was the mother of the future king of England, and she was one of the most beloved royals of modern times, I would say her funeral was appropriate.
