As thousands flocked to Princess Diana's family home for a charity concert, Evening Press competition winner Sue Vose was among those who shared the emotional experience.

Sue, a community worker from Walmgate, accompanied by friend Val Jenman, braved torrential rain to attend Saturday's concert at Althorp Park, Diana's ancestral home and final resting place.

Tickets for the event, featuring Sir Cliff Richard and Chris de Burgh, were presented to Sue as part of an Evening Press Diana tribute competition.

For Sue, who once received a reply from a letter to Diana, it meant a chance to fulfil a wish to place a single red rose close to the Princess of Wales's tomb and enjoy the music they shared in common.

Describing the day, she said: "It was very emotional at times. When we arrived it was pouring down and the traffic on the M1 was terrible.

"Eventually we drew up to the impressive gates of Althorp - which were so familiar because of the coverage of the funeral procession - and sun came out briefly just as if Diana was welcoming us and saying hello.

"Then the heavens opened again, and we got well and truly soaked, even though we were armed with umbrellas and waterproofs.

"As we made our way to through the grounds we went very close to the house and we could see right inside some of the windows. It was here I decided to lay my rose.

"I had hoped to place it near the island where she was buried, but it had been screened off, probably out of respect.

"Although the weather was terrible, it couldn't spoil what was a beautiful event. The highlight for me was Chris de Burgh singing Lady In Red - it left me with tears in my eyes.

"The concert carried on longer than expected. It was due to finish at around 11pm, but a technical hitch meant there was a break and the concert was extended until around 1am with a spectacular fireworks display.

"I'd like to thank the Evening Press for allowing me to be there to witness a deeply moving event."

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