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Service marks Diana anniversary Prince Harry in tribute to Diana
(10 minutes later)
Family and friends of Diana, Princess of Wales are gathering to mark the 10th anniversary of her death at a memorial service in London. Prince Harry has told a service to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, that she was "the best mother in the world".
Princes William and Harry will lead readings for their mother at the Guards' Chapel, near Buckingham Palace. Family and friends joined Princes William and Harry for the service at Guards' Chapel near Buckingham Palace.
Guests including Lord Attenborough and Mario Testino are taking their places. Harry told the congregation, which included the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles: "She made us and so many other people happy."
Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died in the crash alongside the princess, laid flowers at a shrine he has built at the London store. The Bishop of London said it was now time to "let Diana rest in peace".
The Right Reverend Dr Richard Chartres said the princess's memory should no longer be used to score points, and urged: "Let it end here."
'Love and gratitude'
Harry said his mother's death was "indescribably shocking and sad", and changed his life and that of his brother forever.
He added: "When she was alive we completely took for granted her unrivalled love of life, laughter, fun and folly.
"We both think of her every day. We speak about her and laugh together at all the memories."
Prince William read the 23rd Psalm for his mother.
Rev Patrick Irwin opened the service with the words: "We are gathered here to remember with love and gratitude Diana, Princess of Wales."
The Royal Family were cheered as they arrived at the Chapel In full: Harry's tribute
A two-minute silence was also held there.A two-minute silence was also held there.
Earl Spencer, the princess' brother, has arrived at the chapel for the service, as has her close friend, Rosa Monckton. Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his predecessors Tony Blair and John Major were accompanied by their wives to the service at the Guards' Chapel.
Prince Charles and the Queen will be at the service at the Guards' Chapel, although Charles's second wife Camilla will not be attending. The Duchess of Cornwall was invited to the hour-long memorial but decided not to attend, saying her presence would be a distraction.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Sir Elton John, who sang at Diana's funeral, will also pay their respects. The service included Diana's favourite classical music by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart.
Similar events are to be held at venues across the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Aberdeen and Cardiff. There were four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country.
Poor old Buckingham Palace - it always appeared to struggle somewhat in dealing with Diana Spencer Nicholas WitchellBBC royal correspondent class="" href="/1/hi/uk/6968583.stm">Death changed monarchy Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, also gave a reading.
The Duchess of Cornwall, who will not be attending the hour-long service at the Guards' Chapel, said in a statement earlier this week that her attendance "could divert attention from the purpose of the occasion".
She said she was grateful to her husband and the princes for supporting her decision not to be there.
William and Harry, along with Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, have been closely involved in organising the service, which will include some of their mother's favourite classical music, by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart.
ORDER OF SERVICES 1100 - two-minute silence at Harrods1200 - main memorial service at Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London; service at the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Aberdeen1630 - memorial at Manchester cathedral1715 - choral evensong at Bristol cathedral1800 - prayers at Llandaff cathedral, Cardiff The Order of Service in full [35.0 KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader Download the reader hereORDER OF SERVICES 1100 - two-minute silence at Harrods1200 - main memorial service at Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London; service at the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Aberdeen1630 - memorial at Manchester cathedral1715 - choral evensong at Bristol cathedral1800 - prayers at Llandaff cathedral, Cardiff The Order of Service in full [35.0 KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader Download the reader here
There will be four hymns, concluding with Diana's favourite, I Vow To Thee, My Country, and a reading from her sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale. The service also included two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.
The service, conducted by the Reverend Patrick Irwin, will also include two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and an address will be given by the Bishop of London, the Right Reverend Dr Richard Chartres. Former members of the princess's staff, all of the bridesmaids and page boys from her 1981 wedding, and over 110 representatives of charities and organisations with which she was associated were on the guest list.
Former members of the princess's staff, all of the bridesmaids and page boys from her 1981 wedding, and over 110 representatives of charities and organisations with which she was associated are also on the guest list. Earlier, Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, whose son Dodi died in the crash alongside the princess, laid flowers at a shrine he has built at the London store and a two-minute silence was held.
A spokesman for Mr Al Fayed said the Harrods owner's daughter Camilla would attend the service, which he hoped would go "extraordinarily well". Other memorial services for the princess are to be held at venues across the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Aberdeen and Cardiff.
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Hundreds of people are also expected to attend the Manchester service - at 1630 BST on Friday - which will include readings, a blessing and music which was played at the princess's funeral.Hundreds of people are also expected to attend the Manchester service - at 1630 BST on Friday - which will include readings, a blessing and music which was played at the princess's funeral.
Staff and representatives from charities and organisations supported by Diana - including Barnado's, the English National Ballet and the National Aids Trust - have been invited to tour her family home at Althorp, near Northampton.Staff and representatives from charities and organisations supported by Diana - including Barnado's, the English National Ballet and the National Aids Trust - have been invited to tour her family home at Althorp, near Northampton.
National grief
Admirers of the late princess have been tying flowers and cards to the gates of Kensington Palace - her former London residence - as they did in 1997 after her death.Admirers of the late princess have been tying flowers and cards to the gates of Kensington Palace - her former London residence - as they did in 1997 after her death.
Members of the public have also left bouquets and gifts outside Althorp, where Diana is buried, at the gate of Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where she was born, and near the Eternal Flame monument by the tunnel in Paris where she was killed.Members of the public have also left bouquets and gifts outside Althorp, where Diana is buried, at the gate of Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where she was born, and near the Eternal Flame monument by the tunnel in Paris where she was killed.
Princess Diana died, aged 36, along with her companion Dodi Al Fayed, 42, and chauffeur Henri Paul, when the Mercedes they were in crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel on 31 August 1997.Princess Diana died, aged 36, along with her companion Dodi Al Fayed, 42, and chauffeur Henri Paul, when the Mercedes they were in crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel on 31 August 1997.
The princess's death provoked an unprecedented outpouring of national grief, with hundreds of thousands gathering to mourn outside Kensington Palace, where they left a sea of floral tributes.The princess's death provoked an unprecedented outpouring of national grief, with hundreds of thousands gathering to mourn outside Kensington Palace, where they left a sea of floral tributes.
Thousands more later lined the route of her funeral procession.Thousands more later lined the route of her funeral procession.