The Queen broke protocol and the palace was flooded with flowers: Princess Diana was buried 27 years ago. Historic photos
Almost three decades ago, on September 6, 1997, the whole world said goodbye to the favorite of the British people, Princess Diana of Wales. A week before the funeral, the royal died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
While driving through the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, the princess had an unfortunate accident. Her partner Dodi Al-Fayedom and the driver of the car died on the spot. Diana was sent to the hospital, where she subsequently went into the backlights.
Photo taken on the day of the accident. Princess Diana is seated behind.
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
William and Harry's mother was buried at Westminster Abbey, located in London. Three million people came to say goodbye to Charles' ex-wife, while 2 and a half billion watched the ceremony on TV.
How the farewell to Princess Diana 27 years ago took place
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
Subjects brought flowers and portraits of the deceased to the palace. Standing next to the coffin were the then Queen of Great Britain, the princess's sons and other members of the royal family. Despite a special protocol that forbids bowing to monarchs lower in status, Lady Diana's former mother-in-law Elizabeth II bowed to the body of the deceased.
How the farewell to Princess Diana took place 27 years ago
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
The princess was buried in a long-sleeved black dress that she had purchased earlier in her life but did not have time to wear during her lifetime. According to a source close to the monarchs, Charles could not hold back tears before approaching the coffin with the body of his former lover.
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
What it was like to say goodbye to Princess Diana 27 years ago
Diana is buried in the middle of Oval Lake, located near the estate of Earl Charles and Karen Spencer. The princess' younger brother decided that it was near the home where they grew up together that his sister would be laid to rest. Photo of the estate Eltrop, belonging to the family for more than 500 years - see in our material.
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