Elton John has recently made a revealing confession about his late friend Princess Diana that sheds new light on their unique relationship.
In interviews and his recollections, Elton shared that Diana possessed an irresistible thirst for gossip and company, often being the life of the party with her candid and indiscreet nature. She was honest and open, able to share intimate secrets freely, which made their friendship particularly special and rare in royal circles.
Elton also recounted a notable moment illustrating Diana's captivating impact, especially on men like Richard Gere and Sylvester Stallone, recalling a dinner party where tensions flared between these Hollywood stars due to their interest in Diana. This episode highlighted the almost magnetic effect Diana had on people around her.
Another surprising revelation from Elton is about a falling out they had in 1997 related to a charity book project, which caused a “deep freeze” in their friendship. Diana abruptly pulled out of the project, reportedly to avoid upsetting the Queen, though Elton believed she had known about the book's content. Despite the rift, they reconciled shortly before her tragic death.
Elton John also shared poignant memories of performing a rewritten version of “Candle in the Wind” at Diana’s funeral, describing it as the biggest and most challenging performance of his life. He expressed deep concern for her sons, William and Harry, whom he saw profoundly affected by her loss.