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Prince William and Prince Harry are reported to be considering organising a charity pop concert to mark the 10th anniversary of their mother's death. | Prince William and Prince Harry are reported to be considering organising a charity pop concert to mark the 10th anniversary of their mother's death. |
Wembley Stadium could stage the event next summer, the Sunday Mirror reports. | Wembley Stadium could stage the event next summer, the Sunday Mirror reports. |
Proceeds from the event, which would be televised worldwide, would go to causes favoured by Princess Diana, it says. | Proceeds from the event, which would be televised worldwide, would go to causes favoured by Princess Diana, it says. |
BBC Royal Correspondent Peter Hunt said the princes want to have control over how the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death is handled. | BBC Royal Correspondent Peter Hunt said the princes want to have control over how the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death is handled. |
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Our correspondent said Clarence House is expected to confirm plans for the anniversary in the coming weeks. | |
Prince William is said to be a fan of R&B singer Beyonce | |
The princes are thought to be examining several options but a concert appears to be their preferred choice, he added. | The princes are thought to be examining several options but a concert appears to be their preferred choice, he added. |
Sir Elton John, a friend of the princess who performed Candle In The Wind at her funeral, is thought likely to appear on the bill. | |
The song, which was rewritten as a tribute to Diana, became the biggest-selling single of all time. | |
Other artists who are likely to take part include Beyonce, George Michael and Kylie Minogue, according to The Sunday Times. | |
HAVE YOUR SAY As long as all profit goes to charity, I think it is a wonderful idea. Carol, London Send us your comments Stars appearing at the concert would be asked to waive their fee to benefit a number of charities championed by both Diana and the princes. | |
One possible date for the concert could be July 1, which would have been Diana's 46th birthday. | One possible date for the concert could be July 1, which would have been Diana's 46th birthday. |
The princess died in a Paris car crash on 31 August 1997. | The princess died in a Paris car crash on 31 August 1997. |