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Michael Jackson's death prompted an onslaught of memorial media coverage arguably not seen since Princess Diana's passing in 1997 or Elvis Presley's in 1977.

A turning point in history It was 25 years ago today that millions bought into the fairytale when the Prince of Wales walked up the aisle with Lady Diana Spencer.

From Elvis Presley to Princess Diana, iconic funerals are often marked by massive crowds, celebrity mourners and gut-wrenching emotion - and Michael Jackson's memorial will be no different.

Prince Harry at the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic held in Manhattan - A© Clint Spaulding / Patrick McMullan Blue blood, celebrities, and native New Yorkers turned out in style for the second Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic .

Michael Jackson's body will lie in state for two days in a glass coffin at Neverland so fans can pay homage to their idol before his funeral.

Today is Canada Day: the 142nd anniversary of Confederation. As always, Ottawa is Celebration Central, and Canadians and tourists alike shed their usual reservedness for one day of overt patriotism.

Strange questions emerge about Jackson's children, finances Like so many things in Michael Jackson's life, the questions about his estate and custody of his children have become complicated and mysterious - and no one knows what to believe.

For nearly a decade Bob Spencer may have been the only Aussie in the city. But after 10 years as Pico Rivera's spokesman, the 55-year-old will be leaving in July to direct L.A. County Public Works' public affairs unit.

Michael Jackson's funeral will be the showbiz send-off to end them all. With an estimated 750 million viewers, it could become the most watched television event in history.

A celebrity fashion designer has crashed her car through the front window of a hardware store in San Diego, injuring a customer inside.

Michael Jackson dies at 50 Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" who rose from poverty to stardom alongside his brothers in The Jackson Five to eventually become the most influential entertainer of his era, has died.

One of Northamptonshire Police's top detectives, who acted as family liaison officer to the Spencers after the death of Princess Diana, has retired.

When the head of RCA Records was told that Elvis had died, he is said to have remarked: 'Great career move.' His modern counterpart at Sony must have entertained similar sentiments after being informed that Michael Jackson had popped his pumps.

In the locker room at the gym, normally a zone of silent and dutiful routine, people were buzzing to each other, calling friends on their cell phones, staring and staring at the muted CNN eye on the wall.

Overnight, Michael Jackson has entered the realm of myth -- and of mushrooming legal maneuvering.

As the undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson was constantly feted by the great and the good.

Since news of Michael Jackson's passing, there has been an emotional outpouring not seen perhaps since Princess Diana's death in 1997.

Michael Jackson's death has prompted an outpouring of grief and platitudes I've only ever experienced once before - when Princess Diana died.

Sir Elton John performed a rendition of "Candle In the Wind", the song he sang following the death of Princess Diana in 1997, when he learnt of Michael Jackson's death.

Farrah Fawcett had about four hours of headlines to herself on Thursday before Michael Jackson kicked her off the metaphorical front page.