
Memories of September 6, 1997 and Charles Spencer's eulogy
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Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997. The state funeral took place on September 6, 1997.
There were many memorable moments on September 6, 1997, the day of the state funeral for Diana, Princess of Wales: Queen Elizabeth II bowing to the passing catafalque, Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" at the service in Westminster Abbey, the sight of the traumatized sons William and Harry.
And then there was the eulogy from Diana's brother Charles. The 9th Earl Spencer not only expressed his pain over the loss of his sister, who had died in a car accident in Paris six days earlier. He also made barely concealed criticism of the royal family.
A 250 kilo bomb from the Second World War was found during construction work by Deutsche Bahn in Rosenheim. Around 1,500 residents have to be evacuated for defusing by the explosive ordnance disposal service; Train and road traffic are affected.
A massive water pipe burst in Berlin-Siemensstadt released over a million liters of water overnight. 1,200 residents are without electricity and water, basements of 14 residential buildings and an industrial building were flooded, and streets were washed out.
Oktoberfest has around 3.8 million visitors at halftime. Despite a peaceful atmosphere and successful security measures, the festival was marred by two fatal accidents. Alcohol consumption remains a major reason for medical missions.

Several changes will come into force in Germany in October: A fuel discount of 17 cents per liter due to a reduction in energy tax on diesel and gasoline applies from October 1st to December 31st. A gradual ban on alcohol at all 5,400 train stations is intended to improve safety and cleanliness. The switch to winter time will take place on October 25th, with clocks going back from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. In addition, the hedge protection period in the garden ends from October 1st, a central precautionary register enables digital deposit of precautionary documents by notaries and lawyers, and from October 10th stricter EU rules apply to certain PFAS chemicals in clothing and cosmetics.
Paula Löber from the Saale-Unstrut wine-growing region in Saxony-Anhalt was crowned the 78th German Wine Queen. She prevailed against four competitors in the final in Neustadt/Weinstrasse. The competition has recently also been opened to men. Winemakers are satisfied with the 2026 vintage, but warn that yields will be below average due to drought.

The 191st Oktoberfest in Munich has begun. Mayor Dominik Krause opened the festival in the Schottenhamel tent with two taps at the tapping of the barrel. Despite long waiting times and large crowds, entry to Theresienwiese was largely orderly.