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New details of Derek Draper’s funeral service revealed by Alastair Campbell with speeches from Kate, Darcey and Billy: ‘It really was quite a do!’

Hours after Derek Draper was laid to rest at his funeral, new details emerged courtesy of his friend Alastair Campbell

News Details from inside the funeral of Derek Draper have been shared by his good friend Alastair Campbell. Kate Garraway arrives at her husband’s funeral (Credit: Splash News) Paying tribute to Derek, Alastair – who has fronted GMB – then said: “Derek Draper was taken way too young after four years fighting a horrible illness.” He said: “But I reckon the Derek described in a series of terrific speeches from his wife, children, siblings and friends would have allowed a few years to be taken from him in order to have Tony Blair speak and Elton John sing at his funeral, with a bishop on the bill too!

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