SYNOPSIS

Diana: The Day the World Cried is the story of that day as told by the people who were there, including some of the famous faces of Westminster Abbey, and those behind the scenes, such as the chief architect of the funeral, Sir Malcolm Ross, who had just six days to plan the whole event; the chief pallbearer, Captain Richard Williams, who had the weight of the nation on his shoulders and his men, and the former Royal Protection Officer who looked after Diana and two of her men. The main pallbearer, Captain Richard Williams, who had the weight of the nation on his shoulders and that of his men, and the former Royal Protection Officer who looked after Diana and the two Princes and travelled in the hearse with Diana's coffin. Many of those interviewed are speaking exclusively for the first time.


CINDIE SAYS:

Diana: The Day the World Cried is a moving documentary that revisits one of the most solemn and poignant moments in modern history: the funeral of Princess Diana. With an intimate and respectful approach, this film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Woodhead, captures the emotional atmosphere of that day in 1997 when the world came together to mourn the loss of the “People’s Princess.” The documentary offers a unique perspective by focusing on the people closest to Diana, including those who planned and organised her final farewell.

The director’s approach to weaving archival footage with newly recorded interviews, creating an immersive narrative that feels both historic and deeply personal. Leslie Woodhead, known for his documentaries on historical and political events, brought his skill in storytelling to the film, crafting it to capture the emotional weight of the event without veering into sentimentality.