Prince Harry claimed that he asked Elton John to sing a version of Candle in the Wind for the anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, but the singer refused.

Prince Harry requested Elton John to perform ‘Candle in the Wind’ for the anniversary of his mother’s death, but the musician declined, according to the prince himself.

Instead, Sir Elton opted to play ‘Your Song’ at the commemoration of Diana’s passing, stating that ‘Candle in the Wind’ would be too “macabre”, as revealed in Harry’s explosive memoir, ‘Spare’. 

The singer, who was a close friend of Harry’s mother, performed a revised version of ‘Candle in the Wind’ at Princess Diana’s funeral on 6th September 1997.

Written in 1973 by Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, the song was re-released as a homage to Diana, with global proceeds donated to her charities.

Sir Elton has maintained a close relationship with Diana’s sons following her death, even defending Harry and Meghan against “relentless and untrue assassinations on their characters” in 2019.

This defence came after the couple faced criticism for using private jets, including one provided by Sir Elton to his villa in Nice, despite their vocal stance on environmental issues. Sir Elton John disclosed that he had funded a flight for the couple and their son Archie to “maintain a high level of much-needed protection” and offset the carbon emissions.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry has confessed that he believes his late mother, Princess Diana, would be saddened by his strained relationship with his elder brother, Prince William, reports the Mirror.

In a bombshell teaser from Good Morning America, Prince Harry has confessed that the ongoing feud with his brother Prince William would have deeply upset their late mother, as they were once incredibly close during their youth. The brothers’ relationship has been the subject of intense speculation, with reports suggesting a serious falling out.

In his explosive memoir, Harry alleges that William physically assaulted him at his home after an argument over Meghan, accusing her of being “difficult”, “rude”, and “abrasive”. Harry reportedly countered by accusing William of echoing media portrayals.

During a candid ITV interview with Tom Bradby, the Duke of Sussex emphasised that there are always “two sides to every story”, hinting at a narrative dominated by the Royal family until now.

The interview also sees Harry discussing the “red mist” he perceived in William during their heated confrontation at his residence. Post-publication of his tell-all book, Harry’s remarks about Taliban fighters, which he likened to “chess pieces” removed from the game rather than people, drew severe criticism from a former Defence Secretary, as reported by The Telegraph.

“So, my number is 25. It’s not a number that fills me with satisfaction, but nor does it embarrass me,” he penned. John Hutton, the former Defence Secretary under Gordon Brown and latterly chairman of defence think tank RUSI, labelled it a “very serious mistake”.

Speaking to LBC News, this Labour peer said: “It’s absolutely not the right thing for anyone to be saying, and I’m sure he now bitterly regrets saying that. I think it diminishes him, and I think it’s not what we expect from someone who has held the positions of authority and responsibility that he has previously occupied.

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Source: Tampa Bay Times