Sarah Ferguson delivers moving tribute to ‘dear friend’ Princess Diana for her 63rd birthday

On what would have been Princess Diana’s 63rd birthday, Sarah Ferguson delivered a heartfelt tribute to her “dear friend”, reminiscing about the good times they shared while reflecting on Diana’s lasting legacy.

Taking to Instagram, Ferguson penned the moving tribute on July 1 with a throwback photo of the pair standing together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on September 15, 1990 as they watched the Battle of Britain Anniversary Parade.

“Happy birthday to my dear friend, Diana. You were a pillar of light and love. And what a legacy you have left behind,” she began.

“I will forever remember our laughter and the kindred, kind spirit I found in you. I am sure you are watching over us always.

“Rest in peace my friend.”

 

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Much like Ferguson, fans of Diana across the world took to social media to share their own treasured memories of the beloved People’s Princess.

Today Princess Diana would have turned 63 years old . Here she was picking Prince Harry up from school, look at her excitement as ,she sees him🥹, her little jumps 🥹
She was so mother and she will always be . Happy Birthday Queen 🕊️🤍 pic.twitter.com/zfpVvcUIBC

— Claire (@claireXanda) July 1, 2024

In honor of her birthday, let’s remember this iconic moment when Princess Diana wore the revenge dress in 1994! pic.twitter.com/G9wBevQYBw

— Diana moments (@AlwaysbeDiana) July 1, 2024

Princess Diana was born on this day in 1961. Throwback to when she shook hands with an AIDS patient in 1987. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LIeDNGYG1Y

— JUMBLE BAG (@JumbleBag) July 1, 2024

When Princess Diana asked if Michael Jackson was going to play Dirty Diana because it was her favorite song. pic.twitter.com/csRfJ4t9QQ

— em (@semmiras) July 1, 2024

Princess Diana , breaking “ royal protocol ” and joining other mums at Prince Harry’s sports day. The way she hugs Prince Harry at the end🥹
He was truly her bestie.
“They will take care of the heir,& I will take care of the spare ” Princess Diana.
RIP Queen,happy birthday🕊️ pic.twitter.com/yUgsdigmVx

— Claire (@claireXanda) July 1, 2024

Princess Diana meets Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) in 1984 pic.twitter.com/VcbQYhOyRz

— Fascinating (@fasc1nate) January 4, 2024

Princess Diana comforts Elton John at Gianni Versace’s funeral in July 1997, just months before performing at the Princess’s funeral pic.twitter.com/9mFcUxYuRq

— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) January 25, 2024

Princess Diana hugging a young fan in Birmingham (1995) pic.twitter.com/URTjT9zCYV

— Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) February 19, 2024

The last public pictures of Prince William with his mother, Princess Diana 🥺

Despite what others may say, no one understood or knew Diana better than her son William.

During the final years of her life, she confided everything in him and referred to him as her closest… pic.twitter.com/6lmrPUroV2

— The British Prince II (@freedom_007__) July 1, 2024

Princess Diana sadly died on August 31, 1997, following a tragic car accident in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. The crash, which also claimed the lives of her companion Dodi Al Fayed and driver Henri Paul, sent shockwaves across the globe.

The outpouring of grief was unprecedented, with millions of people mourning her loss. Flowers, cards, and tributes filled the streets outside Kensington Palace, and a sea of floral tributes blanketed the palace gates.

The nation and the world watched in collective sorrow as her funeral was broadcast live, drawing an estimated 2.5 billion viewers globally.