Sarah Ferguson, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley
Sarah Ferguson, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose and many more gathered a Graceland to pay tribute to their late friend Lisa Marie Presley.
The Duchess of York, 63, gave a speech in which she honoured Lisa – whom she affectionately called 'sissy' – while Alanis, 48, and Axl, 60, performed at the service.
The Duchess of York quoted the Queen as she took to the podium to speak about her relationship with Lisa Marie, who died age 54 earlier this month.
"My late mother in law used to say that nothing can be said that can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments because grief is the price we pay for love, and how right she was," she said.
Sarah also discussed her bond with Elvis Preslay's only daughter as she added: "I stand here with great honour, because we called each other sissy. I've been with you all for all your lives."
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Sarah said that she and Lisa Marie called each other 'sissy' (Getty Images)Alanis followed Sarah's speech with a powerful performance of her song Rest. She sang with tears in her eyes and her voice broke with sadness as she performed in honour of her late friend.
Meanwhile, Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose also spoke about his friend Lisa Marie Presley before performing the band’s song November Rain.
Before the service, Axl told People: "I will miss my friend Lisa. Her passing, just as her son's, or as a kid, her father's, doesn't seem real.
Alanis Morissette tearfully sung at the memorial"Lisa loved her family, all her children. My heart goes out to them."
Lisa's mum, Priscilla Presley, broke the news that her daughter had passed away earlier this month.
"It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," she said in a statement.
Axl Rose performed at the memorial service at Graceland (Getty Images)"She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known," Priscilla said in a statement. "We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss."
Priscilla also spoke at her daughter's memorial, and said she was "blown away" by the amount of people who had come to Graceland to pay their respects to the late star.
Sharing her heartache over the loss of her beloved daughter, Priscilla added: "My heart is missing her love. She knew that I loved her.
"Our heart is broken Lisa we all love you."
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Lisa Marie's mother Priscilla also spoke at the serviceLisa Marie is being laid to rest at Graceland beside her father Elvis and her son, Ben Keough, who tragically took his own life in 2020.
The grey marble sarcophagus that Lisa Marie will be buried beside is the exact same as her son Benjamin's.
Photos of the pair together have been placed in front of their monuments.
Benjamin's resting place was moved slightly to make space for his mum.
The plaque that will cover the grave is covered in tarpaulin for protection.
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