Concert for DianaI watched parts of the Concert for Diana that aired earlier today on what would have been Princess Diana’s 46th birthday. The concert also marked the 10 year anniversary of her death on August 31, 1997.

Diana’s two sons, Princes William and Harry organized this tribute to their mother attended by close to 70,000 at London’s new Wembley Stadium. All of the proceeds from the event will go to Princess Diana’s charities as well as favorite charities of Princes William and Harry.

Included in the star studded event were performances by Rod Stewart, Elton John, Tom Jones, Kanye West, Joss Stone, and Princess Diana’s favorite, Duran Duran. Elton John opened and closed the concert. The Princes addressed the audience at both the beginning and the end of the concert.

There were rumors that Kate Middleton would accompany Prince William to the concert, but I didn’t see her in the crowd of friends surrounding them in the concert. Prince Harry’s longtime girlfriend Chelsy Davy was with him.

At the close, there was a brief video tribute to Diana’s life featuring childhood pictures.

As the British might say, it was brilliant.

Concert for Diana
Concert for Diana

Princess Diana

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