Princess Diana's Funeral Part 17: Earl Spencer's Tribute
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2007
- Elton John finishes 'Candle in the Wind':
Goodbye England's rose,
from a country lost without your soul,
who'll miss the wings of your compassion
more than you'll ever know.
Diana's brother Charles then gets up and makes arguably one of the most memorable public speeches of the 1990s and possibly of the whole of the twentieth century in which he attacks the British Media and the Royal Family for the way they treated his sister.
Spontaneous applause breaks out at the end, taking many inside the Abbey, including Tom Fleming, aback.
Her brother said what most people were thinking. He said what needed to be said.
This speech was Iconic.
The jabs at the royal family. He did it with such class too. Diana would be proud.
"Genuine goodness is threatening to those at the opposite end of the moral spectrum". To me that says it all!!!
Who's still missing Princess Diana in 2020? I am! Rest in Love, Lady Diana
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"She needed no royal tittle" !!! ♥
Yes Absolutely,
He cut them deep with his words. Still stands today
What I heard most was a lad sticking up for his big sister. It was brilliant.
no matter how hard Charles and camilla tried to pretend that diana would disappear into the woodwork. we never let her be forgotten. They underestimated the British public.
I have never got over the incredible impression that this speech made, and the [not so] veiled jabs at the royal family that he got away with. Obviously, the applause he got showed that everyone other than HM and her family was behind him. What a brave, inspring speech! I am a monarchist but this was one time I hope the Queen cringed - and yes, I believe she learned the lesson from Diana's death, which we stil mourn. Whatever Earl Spencer's flaws, I applaud him for this most magnificent speech.
Yes Me To
I have to say...I was home alone watching Diana's funeral crying and when Earl Spencer did his tribute I clapped after he finished cause what he said was so right.
I remember that moment when Charles Spencer finished his speech you could hear a pin drop inside the church but the loud applause from the people outside forced those inside to applaud too.
If you didn't know who Diana was, this eulogy describes her as she should be remembered.
"Essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty." That says it perfectly.
He spoke for all of us.
We all miss Diana so much. Rip
The most beautiful and heartbreakingly devastating eulogy I've ever heard. The last part was the hardest to bear but is the most hauntingly powerful, even Earl Spencer was struggling very hard not to break down into tears, as evidenced by the trembling of his voice. I was moved into tears.
One of the most beautiful speeches, eulogy or otherwise, I have heard.
He could have marched to Buckingham Palace and taken the throne of England and the crowds would have roared him on.
Absolutely Unbelieveable.
This speech calmed the nation and world down. People were very angry at her loss. I remember when he finished speaking I thought...that's exactly how we all feel...it's as if the world spoke through one mouth United in grieve....
A lot can be said about Earl Spencer's personal life and what sort of man he is. A lot can also be said about his relationship with Diana as well. But what it all comes down to is this: He lost his sister in that car crash. Whether they got along or not, that had to hurt. This was a very powerful and moving eulogy to Diana.
i will not comment about his relationship with his sister but he said something which is very true"diana didnt need any royal title to hold her magic on people"
His voice didn't shake until he spoke to his nephews
The Earl of Spencer nailed it completely! Bravo!!!!
I still get chills watching this 22yrs later
I was 7 when Diana died. I remember watching the funeral on TV with my mam who was crying her eyes out. Even my dad shed a tear. I’ve grew up watching documentaries about her and I’m in awe. I don’t think there has ever, and will ever be, a woman like Diana 🌹
Such honesty and pureness, truly felt his deep love for his sister 😔
One of the most memorable truthful speeches that will go down in history. She needed no royal title to prove how much she was loved and respected. Queen of our hearts.👑
The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family did not expect the such a grand applause from the guests at the funeral and the public. I wonder what must have been going through their minds?
The queen had to hear all of this...
Beautiful and sad.
Earl Spencer’s tribute always makes me cry. Diana is still alive in our hearts and will always be the legend no-one can ever match. Royal, yet, so relatable. Miss you so much Princess Diana! True princess of the world. Rest in eternal peace!
You can feel the love pouring out of his voice, such a touching tribute.
I and my daughter stood up and applauded this speech, when it happened.
this Is a mic drop speech. I’m sure it made Princess Diana’s soul sing openly with pride and tears of gratitude.
I still cannot comprehend how the Earl and Elton John managed to maintain their composure without breaking down. In itself, their ability to do so is a remarkable tribute to Diana.
i love how Earl Spencer brought up the subject of her Royal Title here. Lame ass Royal family strips her of her royal title but offers back when she dies, how LAME !!
I still get chill bumps as Elton John sings that song. Just a few months earlier Princess Diana comforted him at the funeral of Gianni Versace
I do not think the queen would have paid tribute to Diana if it had not been Diana was so loved by the public. She was not loved by royals but she did have the queen of hearts by those not related
The love for his sister is evident and the love for his nephews prince william and harry too, when he says they will help to bring them up the way she wanted them to be brought up, long live yr memory diana, u will be forever in our hearts and minds.
What a moment when he ended his tribute and the throngs of people outside the abbey roared their appreciation. It was like a movie.
I love how he criticizes the media, and it was rightfully so! How they could have only questioned and put down the decisions she made out of the goodness of her heart baffles me. She was an extraordinary person, beautiful inside and out
I still remember exactly what I was doing that morning when the news broke. It's something you never forget.
one of the best eulogies i have ever heard. the last part of the eulogy was heartbreakingly devastating, this was the moment when earl spencer was slowly breaking/tearing apart (it can be heard through his voice), but he tried his best to control his emotions and not to break down. that moment moved me to tears.
Till this day I review this video and I begin to weep. She was heaven's angel that lived among us on borrow time.
This is one of the most iconic speeches of the 20th century. And at that time I was so happy that he did gave the finger to the Windsors and you could hear the applause when he finished. She would have been proud of her little brother! And yes - I would have loved to seen the face of Charles during this speech. But that 's just me....
Magnificent speech. Bold, brave, truthful, this was an incredibly determined and beautiful way to commemorate Diana’s life with all the struggles it entailed. I remember the funeral and it was like there was a lead weight over Britain that day. This speech lit up her memory for everyone.
He said what needed to be said!
Love and Respect from Steve xXx
This speech has to be one of the greatest I have ever seen delivered. I am stunned today as I was 20 years ago when I first heard it. Good on you Earl Spencer. Your Sister was, and always will be the publics Princess. No matter what any one takes a title away. Or changes. She is always going to the public darling. Thanks for making such a powerful speech.
Amazing speech! This will always be a reminder of how beautiful the “ people’s princess “ was. No amount of royalty can ever replace what people desire.. that is someone with class , dignity, compassion and empathy. Monarchy is useless if you cannot connect with the people in this day and age, Diana proved that being noble, charitable and performing duty doest require a “crown”.
this is the best speech I have ever heard. It is so honest and so beautiful written
This is one of the most wonderful speeches of our time. Princess Diana will forever be remembered for her intended good deeds, compassion and ’true’ philanthropic endeavours. Our world would be a far better, richer and greater place if we could adopt, foster and grow societies in which we all served to enact good deeds, compassion and care for our environment, people and all living things. Present geo-political and capitalist ideals need to reconsider their ideals and value judgement such that we establish, cultivate and promote a world in which honesty, compassion and righteousness prevail over greed, corruption and sell-serving motives.
I'm back in 1997 crying my eyes out
Me too 😭
What ever your views on this, Charles Spencer or Diana, this has got to be one of THE speeches of the century !!
Totally agree -- one of THE most remarkable and moving speeches (tribute) ever. None of the royals bunched together could fill her shoes, she was loved and revered the world over.
I wasn't even born when Diana the People's princess passed away but I have loved her and will love her very much and make sure she can be remembered. Diana, you have been my inspiration for becoming a better person and always to care for others, and I cry because you deserved the world but life was so unfair.
Watching this in 2021 n feeling so many Emotions 🥺🤍😭😔
May your Sweet Soul Rest in Peace Princess Diana 🕊️
In 2021 I am still watching this again. This states Diana you were really queen of our hearts. We miss you and love you
This was so memorable & had a huge impact at the time. He said just enough for everyone to receive his message, he was brave in doing so & as a brother he really came through when it counted.
I still don't know how he held it together.
Jahn Beukes for her and her sons
Another thirty seconds and he wouldn't. You can tell by his final words, he really was at the end of his line before the tears took over.
Heartbreaking.... he said what needed to be said! She really had no need for a royal title!
Sleep well Diana🌹may you now find the peace you never really had in life
Years later, I too, am in awe of his composure, under such difficult circumstances.
Her brother spoke what every person from all corners of the world wanted to say about our Beloved Princess Diana 😔😔😔❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏
There you go, royals! Magnificent speech!
Princess Diana was definitely a one of a kind!!!
I dont care what the world has to say for her, but i would like to say that she was a most lovable person on earth, and this is the best tribute any one can give. It brings tears in my eyes till today, thinking of the horibal news.
Loved the eulogy....breath-taking....thank you to Diana's brother. Diana was truly honoured.
One of the most eloquent speeches I have ever heard.
Thursday july 2021..is anyone else here revisiting this profound speech!....Diana your wonderful legacy lives on through PRINCE WILLIAM...we will NEVER forget you 💗🦋💗💥
no woman can be like Princess Diana
He said what we were all thinking hence the massive applause, that the royal family had to sit and endure it AND the applause for it only serves them right for being present at a funeral they had no place to be at.
William and Harry were the only ones who should have been there, with their Dad to comfort them but watching the Duke of Edinburgh walk behind her with the boys sickened me, what was THAT about?
I'm still so sad about Diana's whole life story💔
We still remember Diana for ever 2022
So much respect for Earl Spencer. RIP Princess to the world, beautiful Diana❤️
Gone but never forgotten. Charles and Camilla have a lot to answer for and I will never accept them on the throne. If Charles had a moral compass, he would pass to William
This to me is like it was yesterday I love princess diana and I always will
23 years ago I set my alarm so that i wouldn't miss Princess Diana's funeral. Two things I will never 4get was her children walking behind her on the way 2 the church, and her brother's eulogy. I'm grateful 2 be able 2 see it again. R.I.P. dear Princess Diana
I'm here reading Spare
Possibly the most authentic speech ever made.
My heart s w/ d Princess. Tears fell in my eyes almost 24 yrs ago. And still whenever I watch a video like this about her, teardrops are falling. How I love the Princess, ever!
I believe Earl Spencer's speech to be heartfelt. He lost his sister, whom he loved. I also believe that his "so-called attack" on the royals was what many "commoners" were feeling at the time; Therefore, he was simply saying what most people were thinking at the time. I'm certain that what he said about raising the two young princes was genuine, but it was probably next to impossible to follow through on what he said he would do. At least he had the courage to say what he felt.
What he has or hasn't done in his personal life is nothing to do with others his speech was spot on and he only said what the hole nation was thinking. both her boys are so like her
Diana, Princess of Wales was England's Greatest Gift.. She was truly a English Rose. God Bless You Diana x
Just like Elton John, Earl Spencer demonstrated the typical strength of Brits: complete composure under pressure. Magnificent eulogy that was well deserved!
Truth, compassion, and love... A beautiful and moving speech.
I was 19 when this tragedy happened. I am now 36. I was up that night when the news came in, from a "minor crash" to "death". Thanks for uploading this important video.
bensflights For me it was around 2:00 in The Morning. My Sister told me and we spent the night watching The Telecast. This and The OJ Simpson Speed Chase was one of the most shocking and memorable in TV History.
I never realized how Prince William resembles him! I know Harry does, but never realized how William does as well.
Here because of Harry’s memoir. Thank you, Harry.
What a lovely genuine speech
He told the tight-assed Queen and Charles to shove it. Bravo!
Yes Earl spencer ! Dont mince ur words justice for his big sister
The ultimate mic drop ...I know Diana would have been so proud of him having her back like this on a Global scale
Almost 14 years after her death, we're still talking about her, we're still comparing every newly wed princess to her, because she was unique, fabulous and so trully missed. "His beauty, both internal and external, shall never be extinguished from our minds."
So true Princess Diana needed no royal title. People who are on the good and kind end of the moral spectrum are already royal.
Moments mark the end of life's chapters in various ways. This for me was one such moment in my life. Charged with emotion and filled with words we all felt, Earl Spencer created a shining example of how to craft a painful truth that holds a mirror to those who recognise their image within, and in such image they wear a guilt that fits them like an old friendly jacket.
Whatever people's opinion of her brother, Earl Spencer gave a lovely speech. For those who condemn him for not being there for his sister when she needed him, maybe part of the reason that the speech was so heartfelt and emotional is that he was being torn up inside with grief and guilt because he's now thinking, "What if I had helped her when she asked me? Would things have still turned out the same way?" Whatever his reasoning, one can't deny the beauty of his speech or the emotion in it.
I vividly remember waking up one morning in London seeing tons of people walking in the streets with flowers. People were crying and I saw my mum crying as well. I was 6 years old then.
Loved Princess Diana .....she was amazing
Here after Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview.
Just take this away, if nothing else: "Genuine goodness is threatening to those at the opposite end of the moral spectrum."
I was in fifth grade during her passing but still remembers the princess of Wales ❤️. I wanna see the faces of the royals because this speech was ultimate mic drop.
I watched and then used parts of this at my Dad's funeral. He was grossly mistreated by his sons. The moral spectrum point I made sure to craft so all there knew it was my brothers I was referring to. I also used the other parts of the speech to reference how my Dad was criticized for his good and mild characteristics, which people mistook for weakness, "mostly by people far less successful than him". As a Doctor he cautioned people not to smoke, which I mentioned in front of my brothers, who are chain smokers. It was my last family appearance. I will never speak to my brothers again. They refused to let me, Dad's medical practice partners, or neighbors visit him in the nursing home. They valued only his money. I will attend my brother's funerals and tell everyone how they treated Dad. I so look forward to it.
Princess Diana, will continue to live forever.Always.