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Elton John and Tony Blair Pay Tribute at Derek Draper's Funeral

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Stars and politicians gather to mourn the late psychotherapist and ex-lobbyist, Derek Draper, in London. Kate Garraway leads the emotional procession.

Elton John and Tony Blair were among the notable guests who attended the funeral service of Derek Draper, the beloved husband of TV presenter Kate Garraway. The private ceremony in London saw a gathering of stars and politicians coming together to pay tribute to Draper, who tragically passed away last month after battling the long-lasting effects of a Covid infection. The emotional event was led by Garraway, who was supported by friends, family, and co-stars in bidding farewell to her husband.

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Derek Draper: Elton John and Tony Blair attend funeral service (BBC News)

Stars and politicians gather to mourn Kate Garraway's husband at a private ceremony in London.

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Derek Draper funeral attended by guests including Elton John and ... (The Guardian)

The psychotherapist and ex-lobbyist died last month after suffering long-lasting effects of Covid infection.

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Derek Draper funeral: Kate Garraway leads procession for husband ... (Sky News)

Tony Blair and Elton John joined other famous mourners at the funeral of Derek Draper, the husband of television presenter Kate Garraway, in London today.

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Derek Draper funeral: Kate Garraway's husband laid to rest today in ... (The Independent)

Political figures including Sir Keir Starmer, Ed Balls, Ed Miliband and Alastair Campbell paid their respects to the former lobbyist, alongside TV stars ...

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Kate Garraway says goodbye to Derek Draper at his funeral (Daily Mail)

A bereft Kate Garraway has left Derek Draper's funeral clutching her son's hand and a candle after a two-hour service that ended with tears and a 'musical ...

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Derek Draper funeral: Kate Garraway and children say final goodbye (Evening Standard)

Family and friends gathered at the church in Primrose Hill for funeral.

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Kate Garraway supported by friends, family and co-stars at Derek ... (ITV News)

GMB presenter Kate Garraway has arrived for the funeral of her husband Derek Draper at the church in north London where they married nearly two decades ago.

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Derek Draper funeral attended by Elton John and GMB stars (Watford Observer)

GMB stars Charlotte Hawkins, Ben Shephard, Richard Madeley, Alex Beresford, Rob Rinder, Susanna Reid, Sean Fletcher and Richard Arnold also attended.

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A daughter's love: Derek Draper's daughter Darcey, 17, carries ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

ITV's Kate Garraway joined by co-presenters and politicians to bid farewell to former political adviser at funeral in London.

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Kate Garraway says farewell to her husband Derek Draper at funeral ... (Daily Mail)

Kate Garraway and Derek Draper married on September 10, 2005 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Primrose Hill, an Anglican church in the exclusive North ...

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Derek Draper funeral: Elton John and Tony Blair among mourners (The Times)

Host of political and entertainment figures join widow Kate Garraway at service for New Labour adviser.

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Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard attend funeral of Derek Draper (East London Advertiser)

Draper fell seriously ill during the early part of the pandemic in March 2020 and spent 13 months in hospital.

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Kate Garraway dances with late Derek Draper in heartbreaking clip (Daily Mail)

Family and friends had gathered at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Primrose Hill for a service of remembrance in honour of Derek , following his death ...

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Kate Garraway dances with late Derek Draper in heartbreaking ... (The Sun)

KATE Garraway beamed with delight as she danced with husband Derek Draper in a touching video re-posted to Instagram on the day of his funeral.The Goo.

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