The world says Good Bye to "The King of Pop"

The world said its final goodbye to the King of Pop Michael Jackson with a moving and emotional memorial service watched by hundreds of millions.

In one of the many moving speeches of the night Michael Jackson's brave daughter, Paris (11), brought fans to tears as she addressed the audience.

She said: “I just wanted to say, ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, I just want to say I love him so much.”

Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine also spoke for his family, to thank those who attended.

He said: "On behalf of my family and friends I’d like to thank everyone for coming out. We thank you, that’s all I can say, we thank you very much.”

The official memorial service in LA lasted over three hours and was graced by a number celebrities including Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey who all sang at the ceremony.

Stevie Wonder said: "This is a moment I wished I didn't live to see come. Michael I love you." 

Tributes and songs also came from Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Brooke Shields among others. Brooke Shields, a long-time friend of Michael Jackson, fought back the tears throughout her speech. 

Civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton gave a emphatic speech, comforting Michael Jackson's children with the words: "There weren't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with but he dealt with it." 

Messages were read from guests unable to attend the ceremony in Los Angeles, including former South African President Nelson Mandela and singer Diana Ross.

NBA legends Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant also revealed how Michael had affected them, with Magic revealing that “he made me a better basketball player”.

A gospel choir opened the service, with Michael Jackson’s coffin on the centre of the stage. It was carried there by his brothers, who were each wearing a white glove in homage, and stayed in the centre throughout the ceremony. 

It was a fitting memorial service for the King of Pop - the atmosphere was both celebratory and tragic. His legend will no doubt live on forever - both in the halls of fame and in the hearts of his fans.