Prince Harry thanked Sir Elton John for “being the good friend you have been to my mum” in a video message launched in honour of the singer’s remaining tour in North America. Prince Harry appeared in a pre-recorded video message together with his spouse Meghan Markle forward of Sir Elton’s “Yellow Brick Highway” tour, alongside choices from US President Joe Biden, different musicians and the Beckhams.

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“We simply wished to say congratulations and that we’re simply so pleased with you,” Prince Harry mentioned.

“We’re so grateful that we have been in a position to see you in your farewell tour additionally,” he additional mentioned.

Prince Harry added, “Thanks for entertaining everyone for therefore many many years. Thanks for being the good friend that you just have been to my mum. Thanks for being our good friend and thanks for being [a friend] to our youngsters and thanks for entertaining folks proper world wide.”

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“Though that is formally your retirement, this won’t be your final gig, we all know that, however we love you, and congratulations on an unimaginable profession,” the Duke of Sussex mentioned.

Sir Elton carried out on the 1997 funeral of Princess Diana adapting the lyrics to his hit tune ‘Candle In The Wind’ to mirror her life. In 2018, the singer additionally performed at a lunchtime reception celebrating the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Elton John additionally issued a public assertion defending the Sussexes after they have been criticised for utilizing personal jets for a vacation in France.

“I’m deeply distressed by in the present day’s distorted and malicious account within the press surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s personal keep at my residence in Good final week,” he mentioned then.