Music and songs used during the wedding included the "Prince of Denmark's March", "I Vow to Thee, My Country", "Pomp and Circumstance No.4" and the British National Anthem ("God Save the Queen"). New Zealand soprano, Kiri Te Kanawa sang "Let The Bright Seraphim" from G. F. Handel's Samson.
The chant Libera me was sung by the BBC Singers, together with Lynne Dawson, to the tune by Giuseppe Verdi. During the service, Elton John sang a 1997 rendition of "Candle in the Wind", with new lyrics written as a tribute to Diana.
What hymns were sung at Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding? Purcell's Christ is made the sure foundation and Holst's I Vow to Thee My Country were the two hymns sung during the service.
Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer.
Dame Kiri performed Handel's Let the Bright Seraphim at the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
On July 29, 1981, Charles and Diana got married. Camilla attended their wedding.
Yes, Princess Diana Really Did Record Herself Onstage at Phantom of the Opera for Prince Charles.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
But, while you'd be forgiven for thinking they opted for Ellie's hit, Love Me Like You Do, the duo actually had her perform a rendition of Elton John's, Your Song – yep, the very same one she sang in the John Lewis Christmas advert of 2010 just one year earlier.
"It's a beautiful thing for both of us." Excuse us while we grab some tissues. "Eternal Source of Light Divine" was performed by soprano Elin Manahan Thomas at the ceremony, and it was the perfect pairing to Meghan's entrance into St.
As Kate made her four minute walk down the aisle, Prince William did not turn to watch his bride approach as many modern grooms do, but instead kept his back to her, as per tradition that the groom should be the last person to see the bride.
A little-known hymn by Cecil Spring-Rice called "I Vow to Thee My Country" was a lifetime favorite of Diana, Princess of Wales. She requested the song be sung at her wedding, and it was sung again at her funeral in 1997.
Who came up with the idea to perform 'Candle In The Wind' at her funeral? Six weeks after the death of Gianni Versace, Elton was confronted with the news that he'd lost another beloved friend: Diana.
I was smart enough to register it in my memory as a very special, magical moment." The pair danced to some of Travolta's biggest hits from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack and 'You're The One That I Want' from Grease, before another Hollywood star, Tom Selleck, cut in for a waltz with Diana.
Camilla may have been at Diana's wedding but she was not welcome at her funeral, which was watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people around the world. Still, to many her absence echoed around the ancient hall. The Queen made it clear to Charles that he could not take his paramour to the service.
The queen stood with her family, and as Diana's funeral cortege passed by, she bowed her head. It was not a quick bow, nor a shallow one.
When Princess Diana was laid to rest after her death at 36 in 1997, her sons, Prince William, who was 15 at the time, and Prince Harry, who was 12, broke hearts around the world when they left a simple note reading "Mummy" on her funeral wreath.
Despite being given a specific playlist ahead of time, he told hosts on the BBC Radio 1Xtra's Rap Show that the bride made one special request on the day of. The proud Los Angeles native asked for "Still D.R.E." by Dr. Dre to be played, Elba said, Marie Claire reports. "It was Meghan's choice," he added.
The Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton (2011): Ubi Caritas (Paul Mealor) Paul Mealor came to the world's attention in 2011, when his Ubi Caritas was performed at Westminster Abbey. The gig was as high profile as it gets: the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
"Eternal Source of Light Divine" G.F.
The reason that the La Volta is ascribed as being Elizabeth's favourite dance is due to a painting that hangs in Penshurst Place, Kent. For many years it was supposed to be a depiction of Queen Elizabeth I dancing with Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.
In addition to the Choir of St George's Chapel, the Kingdom Choir, a gospel group led by Karen Gibson, sang "Stand By Me" in what was described as "an incredible and powerful moment", as the couple were sitting down. The Kingdom Choir was asked by Prince Charles to perform at the service.
While it is now common practice for both the bride and groom to give each other a ring as a sign of their eternal devotion, a royal aide explained that Prince William's decision not to wear a ring was 'simply down to personal preference'.
But throughout Princess Diana and the then Prince of Wales's 20-year odyssey, there were moments of real affection, no matter how fleeting. “We fell in love gradually,” Princess Diana told biographer Andrew Morton. “It wasn't really dramatic. One blink and it would have gone.”
She spilled perfume on her wedding dress before walking down the aisle. And the slipup that started a royal wedding tradition we now love: Charles forgot to kiss Diana at the altar (oops!), so the couple made up for the miss later on the Buckingham Palace balcony, as crowds roared their approval below.
Speaking publicly for the first time about Diana's death in a car crash on August 31th, Charles praised the courage of Prince William and Prince Harry. He added that the warmth of people's support had been 'remarkable' and in many ways 'overwhelming.