Less than a month ago, it was 25 years ago Princess Diana he lost his life in the fatal road accident in the Alma tunnel in Paris. She was only 36 years old.
In addition to the princess, her lover Dodi al-Fayed and her driver Henri Paul also died. The news left the whole world in shock and disbelief – and it was especially difficult for the children Prince William (40) and Prince Harry (38).
Wednesday, when his coffin was to be carried in procession, he brought to mind a painful memory for Prince William, who he thought reminded him of Princess Diana’s funeral. A number of media outlets, including People.
Addressing the crowd outside Sandringham House on Thursday, where people had placed flowers at the gate, he talked about how difficult Wednesday’s procession was.
– He said how difficult it was yesterday and how it reminded him of his mother’s funeral. Catherine said it was a very difficult time for all of them, for the whole family, Jane Wells said, second The Telegraph.
The brothers followed a similar path when they marched behind the coffin at Princess Diana’s funeral. It ran from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey. At the time they were only 15 and 12 years old.
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– It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, that trip. It felt like she was almost walking beside us to get us through, William admitted in the 2017 BBC documentary Diana, 7 Days.
– It was overwhelming
Next Monday, the stage is set for Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral, which will take place in the coronation church of Westminster Abbey in London.
The church can accommodate around 2,000 people and is expected to be filled with the late monarch’s family and staff, as well as heads of state, politicians and royalty from around the world.
Now the entire British royal family is preparing and Prince William has made no secret that it will be a difficult day.
– William said he thinks Monday will be tough, Bex Neede tells People, and continues:
– Kate said it was overwhelming and she and William are very grateful that everyone is here. She was emotional. It felt like they were here to absorb all the love.