The Dean of Westminster had to send a personal plea to Buckingham Palace in 1997, in an effort to get Sir Elton John to perform at Diana, Princess Of Wales' funeral, newly released government documents show
In a note to a senior member of the royal household, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Ross, Dr Carr - who was involved in negotiations over the service between the Palace and Diana's family and officiated the service - said the song had captured the public mood.
"Its use here would be imaginative and generous to the millions who are feeling personally bereaved: it is popular culture at its best."I would be prepared to discuss the significance of this suggestion over the phone with anyone."
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