"The first time I cried was at the funeral on the island. Fiona Hanson - PA Images And though she was ill herself, the 101-year-old Queen Mother (who died two months later) attended her daughter's services, along with 29 other members of the royal family and 370 guests.
"There's a lot of grief that still needs to be... to be let out.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II relied for years on the love, discretion, and loyalty of the person who’d known her longest, and to whom she was still “Lilibet”: the late Princess Margaret.
Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Sarah Chatto, and David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon, at Princess Margaret’s funeral.
As news spread of the accident that took her life on August 31, 1997, mourners flocked to Kensington and Buckingham Palaces to leave flowers, gifts, and cards. The Prime Minister, meanwhile, had been born a greengrocer’s daughter and did not know how to deal with her “social superior”.On one occasion, the Prime Minister suggested to Buckingham Palace that she and the Queen should coordinate outfits, and was met with the cold response that, “The Queen does not notice what other people are wearing”.According to the book, there were fundamental issues relating to the two women’s personalities. Yes, there are dozens of photos of her at Margaret’s funeral, appearing to discreetly brush away tears.
Below we investigate the true story, and the eventual death of the troubled royal. . And people wept again as they watched two boys, Prince William and Prince Harry, say goodbye to their mother.Twenty years ago, the world looked on as Prince William and Prince Harry laid their mother to rest.Actors Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Tom Hanks were among the mourners at the funeral.In advance of the 20th anniversary of Diana's death, Harry revealed that he cried only twice following his mother's death. Lady Sarah Chatto With Her Brother Lord Linley And Their Aunt, Queen Elizabeth II … 30 Heartbreaking Photos of Princess Diana's Funeral. She helped to steady the Princess's daughter, Lady Sarah Chatto, who was visibly distressed, as they walked down the steps of the medieval chapel.The Queen Mother remained in a wheelchair throughout the service, which took place on the 50th anniversary of the funeral of her husband, King George VI. "This was a day filled with so much emotion for her," said a former courtier. The Queen, who was said to have remained composed throughout the service, nodding acknowledgement to guests, wiped a tear from her eye as the coffin was lowered into the hearse. Jan 19, 2019 - The Royal Family Attending The Funeral Of Princess Margaret At St. George's Chapel In Windsor Castle.
And only since then, maybe once more," he said. Some 450 people, including more than 30 royals, attended the afternoon funeral service. One of the princess's most startling moments of the season was her apparent suicide attempt. The Queen, known for her biting impressions, mocked Thatcher’s accent, and would put her down due to her class.