What did Tony Blair say about Princess Diana?

“She was a wonderful, and a warm, human being. Though her own life was often sadly touched by tragedy, she touched the lives of so many others, in Britain (and) throughout the world, with joy, and with comfort.”

Who was the prime minister at the time of Diana’s death?

Minister Tony Blair
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said that he “felt utterly devastated by the death of the Princess.” US President Bill Clinton said that he and his wife, Hillary Clinton, were “profoundly saddened” when they found out about her death.

What celebrities were at Princess Diana’s funeral?

Among the 2,000 attendees at Princess Diana’s funeral were boldfaced names from the worlds of fashion, Hollywood, and politics. Here, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Steven Spielberg, Sting, and Trudie Styler are seen among the mourners, which also included Tom Hanks, Mariah Carey, Richard Branson, and Luciano Pavarotti.

What year was Tony Blair Prime Minister?

Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.

Does the Royal Family acknowledge Diana?

As royal biographer Ingrid Seward wrote in 2001 while the monarch ‘never directly addressed the question of his marriage, but by nod and nuance, she made it clear she approved of Diana.

What did Tony Blair call Diana at her funeral?

The term “people’s princess” is a sobriquet used on 31 August 1997 by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Tony Blair to describe Diana, Princess of Wales, following her death earlier that day.

Why was Diana called Princess but not Kate?

Many royal watchers have been quick to point out that Diana, Princess of Wales, was not a direct relative of the Queen and yet was known as Princess Diana. However, this was never her official title, instead, it was a name given unofficially by members of the public because of how beloved she was.

Does the royal Family acknowledge Diana?

Does Tony Blair have a title?

Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections of the United Kingdom
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