Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has attended many royal events, including performing at Charles and Diana's wedding.

But she told Kate Hawkesby being at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I can’t imagine where we’ll see that again in such a huge volume. The love, everything about it, I think, was monumental.”

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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has attended many royal events, including performing at Charles and Diana's wedding.
But she told Kate Hawkesby being at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“I can’t imagine where we’ll see that again in such a huge volume. The love, everything about it, I think, was monumental.”
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