Elton John snubbed Prince Harry’s Candle in the Wind request for Princess Diana

The singer, 77, who was a close friend of Diana, sang a revamped rendition of Candle in the Wind during her burial on September 6, 1997.

Sir Elton and Bernie Taupin wrote the song in 1973 as an homage to Marilyn Monroe, who sadly passed away 11 years before. A new version was issued as a tribute single to Diana, with all global revenues going to the late princess’ charities.

Writing in Spare, Harry, 39, described following behind his mother’s coffin with his brother Prince William.

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