‘Miss you’: Elton John remembers Princess Diana with sweet throwback photo

Elton John has marked the anniversary of his friend Princess Diana’s death with a beautiful photo of the two and a sweet message to the royal whose life was cut short 22 years ago.

Remembering their times shared together as young adults, the singer took to social media to pay tribute to Diana.  The two looked full of joy in the snap with big smiles spread across their faces as if they were having the time of their lives.

Elton’s quirky style was on display as he sported a blue vest with gold embellishment under a black jacket, while Diana looked elegant in a black top and navy blue jacket with gold detailing. Reminiscing on those days the star simply wrote: “Miss you so much.”

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Fans were quick to comment on the post with many praising the princess for raising her sons William and Harry so well. Meanwhile, others explained how much she changed the world for the better.

“She had a special gift that she gave humanity and changed the royal family values for the better,” one person wrote on Instagram. “She made a real difference in our world and was taken too soon. But left a wonderful legacy in her two sons.”

Another added: “She still managed to change the royal family for the better. Her boys are the future and they have brought integrity and diversity in droves.” While a third said: “She was the most amazing person. She is missed by so many, always loved, never forgotten.”

It has been 22 years since Diana tragically passed away in a car crash in Paris, France. Each year the world mourns the loss of the “people’s princess” with many honouring her life at the weekend by pinning photos and posters of Diana outside Kensington Palace.

Balloons blew high into the sky on Saturday while fans had also taken time out to write letters for the princess and what she meant to the public. One person from Sydney had even travelled overseas for the occasion, hanging a home made poster and message for Diana.

“You would be so proud of William and Harry as they carry on your beautiful legacy, daughter-in-laws Kate and Meghan and grandchildren George, Charlotte, Louis and baby Archie,” it read. “We love you and your family grandma Diana.”

The handwritten note tied to gates of the palace continued: “You are always in my heart. God bless you and Dodi. Rest in peace our Queen of Hearts.” It finished signing off from Sydney, Australia.

While another letter read: “To Diana, thank you for being our queen of hearts even though it was only for a short time. After 22 years we still miss and love you. We will never forget you.”

Flowers brought colour to the display for Diana, strewn right across the gate in front of the palace that she once called home. While the most dedicated of the fans dressed in clothing featuring the British flag to further cement their love of the royal family and the princes who passed too soon.