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The concert in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales will be an "incredible" night of music, Prince William and Prince Harry have said. | The concert in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales will be an "incredible" night of music, Prince William and Prince Harry have said. |
The concert, at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, will commemorate their mother's life almost 10 years after she died. | The concert, at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, will commemorate their mother's life almost 10 years after she died. |
The princes toured the stadium to oversee preparations for the event, which will feature stars such as Sir Elton John and Lily Allen. | |
More than 62,000 music fans are expected at the event. | More than 62,000 music fans are expected at the event. |
Harry, 22, described the transformation of Wembley Stadium from a football venue to a music arena as "amazing". | Harry, 22, described the transformation of Wembley Stadium from a football venue to a music arena as "amazing". |
'Very lucky' | 'Very lucky' |
Speaking at a press conference after watching singer Joss Stone and her band perform a 20-minute sound check William, 25, said: "We're really excited by it. | Speaking at a press conference after watching singer Joss Stone and her band perform a 20-minute sound check William, 25, said: "We're really excited by it. |
"You heard Joss Stone singing, it's pretty amazing, we're very lucky to have her and everybody else that's singing along - it's going to make the evening an incredible night." | "You heard Joss Stone singing, it's pretty amazing, we're very lucky to have her and everybody else that's singing along - it's going to make the evening an incredible night." |
Among the stars taking to the stage on Sunday, which would have been the princess's 46th birthday, are Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, James Morrison, and Take That. | Among the stars taking to the stage on Sunday, which would have been the princess's 46th birthday, are Rod Stewart, Natasha Bedingfield, James Morrison, and Take That. |
The princes personally asked Sir Elton to play the song | The princes personally asked Sir Elton to play the song |
The princes also hosted a special lunch where they met poorly children, who are being supported by the charity WellChild - of which Harry is patron - along with their parents and carers. | The princes also hosted a special lunch where they met poorly children, who are being supported by the charity WellChild - of which Harry is patron - along with their parents and carers. |
About 100 children joined the princes at Wembley on Saturday, where they also watched rehearsals for the show. | About 100 children joined the princes at Wembley on Saturday, where they also watched rehearsals for the show. |
Sir Elton, 60, a friend of Diana's, provided one of the most moving moments at the princess's funeral in 1997 when he sang a new version of his hit Candle in the Wind. | Sir Elton, 60, a friend of Diana's, provided one of the most moving moments at the princess's funeral in 1997 when he sang a new version of his hit Candle in the Wind. |
After the performance he vowed never to play the song again but it is thought he will for Sunday's concert. | After the performance he vowed never to play the song again but it is thought he will for Sunday's concert. |
Harry, when asked by the BBC if the singer had helped with the planning of the event, replied: "He's helped massively just by saying yes, and obviously a personal request from us is to do Candle In The Wind again. So hopefully he'll be playing that." | Harry, when asked by the BBC if the singer had helped with the planning of the event, replied: "He's helped massively just by saying yes, and obviously a personal request from us is to do Candle In The Wind again. So hopefully he'll be playing that." |
The princes have also said they will get up on stage at some point during the concert. | The princes have also said they will get up on stage at some point during the concert. |
Both BBC Radio 2 and BBC One will be broadcasting live from the event. | Both BBC Radio 2 and BBC One will be broadcasting live from the event. |
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