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I remember meeting Princess Diana
I have been a concert musician all my life and performed for some very special people
-- Princess Diana being one of these.
and had been chosen to play for the important Graduation
where Princess Diana would be presiding.
I remember getting up very early on that day, traveling into London with my Mum, Dad and Aunt and
feeling so excited. It was a hot day and the traffic into London was awful.
The parking situation around the Royal Academy of Music on Baker Street was a nightmare.
Security and Police were everywhere. Through all the hustle and bustle, I saw the church where the graduation was taking place.
I went in, turned the organ on and began to practice quietly. I had butterflies in my stomach.
This was a day I knew I would never forget.
I had been chosen to perform for Princess Diana.
I had selected to play Sir William Walton’s Crown Imperial. And now
I was given the signal to perform. I played -- one eye on the music and one eye looking around at all the people.
Finally, after much improvisation we were told Princess Diana had arrived.
I started bringing the music to a close but, then a steward whispered frantically in my ear to carry on
as the Princess needed time to do her hair.
Then she was ready and finally I came to a conclusion with absolute full organ.
The tension in the building rose dramatically.
Princess Diana walked elegantly down the
aisle and I had to look.
Cool, calm and collected she was true Royalty.
She gave a look up at me and winked. What a moment!
She had a dazzling smile.
When Diana walked into a building there was a magical aura and I certainly experienced it.
She had a charisma that cannot be replaced.
The whole ceremony went beautifully as planned.
After the ceremony, I had the privilege of meeting her.
Walking up to this great lady I was taken in by her height and poise. Her smile was captivating.
I then embarked on that dreaded curtsy which we had all been drilled and practiced endlessly as
children to perfection for this very auspicious occasion.
I was feeling relieved that I did not display any unladylike, gangling gestures.
Princess Diana shook my hand, smiled and thanked me for performing for her.
I was enthralled to stand in her presence. She had a warmth that was extraordinary
and I immediately understood then why Princess Diana was the most beloved person in our country if not on the planet.
I adored her all my life. She was one outstanding human being.
My precious memory of her will live with me forever
Cool, calm and collected she was true Royalty.
She gave a look up at me and winked. What a moment!
She had a dazzling smile.
When Diana walked into a building there was a magical aura and I certainly experienced it.
She had a charisma that cannot be replaced.
The whole ceremony went beautifully as planned.
After the ceremony, I had the privilege of meeting her.
Walking up to this great lady I was taken in by her height and poise. Her smile was captivating.
I then embarked on that dreaded curtsy which we had all been drilled and practiced endlessly as
children to perfection for this very auspicious occasion.
I was feeling relieved that I did not display any unladylike, gangling gestures.
Princess Diana shook my hand, smiled and thanked me for performing for her.
I was enthralled to stand in her presence. She had a warmth that was extraordinary
and I immediately understood then why Princess Diana was the most beloved person in our country if not on the planet.
I adored her all my life. She was one outstanding human being.
My precious memory of her will live with me forever
Thank you Princess Diana.