The shock death of Diana, Princess of Wales' triggered an outpouring of grief and mourning that nobody could have possibly foreseen. An estimated 60 million bunches of flowers were left in Diana's memory at the likes of Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace and her ancestral home, Althorp House.
Her funeral was held on September 6, 1997 - 25 years ago today - at Westminster Abbey in London. It was attended by members of the Royal Family, politicians and celebrities including Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman and George Michael. Among the famous faces was singer Sir Elton John who had the difficult task of performing during the service. Diana's close friend ultimately chose to sing an adapted version of his hit song 'Candle in the Wind'.
He later spoke about the experience in his autobiography 'Me' and addressed his fears leading up to his tribute.
