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Thousands to attend Diana concert Stars make music at Diana concert
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Thousands of music fans are expected at a London concert in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales on what would have been her 46th birthday. Sir Elton John has brought the memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales to a euphoric close, followed by an emotional tribute from Nelson Mandela.
The Wembley Stadium event will commemorate her life. It is 10 years since the princess died in a car crash. Up to 63,000 fans joined hosts Princes William and Harry at the gig, intended to celebrate Diana's life, on what would have been her 46th birthday.
Sir Elton John and Take That are among those performing at the show, organised by Prince William and Prince Harry. Sir Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran and Joss Stone also joined the eclectic line-up at London's Wembley Stadium.
Police said security at the event had been stepped up in the light of the attacks on London and Glasgow. It is 10 years since the princess died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997.
Ticket-holders are being advised to allow plenty of time to get into the venue as increased police searches may cause delays. Prince William and Prince Harry returned to the stage at the end of Sir Elton's final set, praising the artists for an "incredible evening".
About 450 officers will be on duty at the event, Scotland Yard said. William, 25, called it "the most perfect way of remembering her", adding that he hoped the concert had raised "enough money to make a difference".
'Excited' Sir Elton opened the six-hour concert with Your Song
Prince William and Prince Harry toured the stadium on Saturday to oversee preparations for the event, which is expected to be attended by 62,000 people. In a televised tribute, ex-South African president Mandela praised Diana's "energy, courage and selfless commitment" as he urged the crowd to "support the work that continues in her name".
Harry, 22, described the transformation of Wembley Stadium from a football venue to a music arena as "amazing". Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Bill Clinton were also among those who paid tribute to Diana in video clips during the show, along with members of a host of charitable organisations.
William, 25, said: "We're really excited by it." "I think that in William and Harry the qualities that made Diana special live on," said Mr Blair.
The stars would "make the evening an incredible night", he added. Tight security
The princes have been overseeing the final preparations The event was broadcast to 140 countries, with proceeds from ticket sales going to charitable causes favoured by the princess.
Among those taking to the stage on Sunday are Joss Stone, Natasha Bedingfield, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones and James Morrison. Earlier in the concert Prince Harry paid tribute to fellow soldiers serving in Iraq.
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. The 22-year-old had been due to be deployed in Basra this year, but military commanders decided against sending him there, deeming it too dangerous.
After the performance he vowed never to play the song again but it is thought he will for Sunday's concert. The princes announced plans to put on a concert last Christmas
The princes have said they will get up on stage during the concert. "I wish I was there with you. I'm sorry I can't be. But to you and everybody else on operations at the moment, we would both like to say, stay safe," he said.
Both BBC Radio 2 and BBC One will be broadcasting live from the event. Tight security greeted concert-goers attending the six-hour show, following recent attacks in London and Glasgow.
Sir Elton, 60, who famously performed a reworked version of Candle In The Wind at Diana's funeral, opened the concert with a rendition of Your Song, performed in front of a giant photograph of Diana by Mario Testino.
He was followed by 80s stars Duran Duran played a trio of songs including Wild Boys - which they dedicated to the princes - and Rio, a favourite track of the late princess.
Ballet stars
Film legend Dennis Hopper, 71, introduced Lily Allen who brought the crowd to their feet performing LDN and her number one hit Smile.
And Canadian singer Nelly Furtado also went down a storm with the crowd, including the princes, dancing throughout her three-song set.
The English National Ballet - of which Princess Diana was a patron - brought a change of pace to the day.
Their performance from Swan Lake reminded everyone of the princess's love of the ballet.
Introducing the second part of the show, Status Quo had the crowd jumping with classic track Rockin' All Over the World, recalling their iconic performance in front of the late princess at Live Aid in 1985.
Another rock veteran, Sir Tom Jones, thrilled the crowd with his version of Arctic Monkey's I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor before duetting with Joss Stone on Ain't That A Lot of Love.
Ballet stars performed an extract from Swan Lake
Will Young made a theatrical entrance. Dressed head-to-toe in white with a troupe of dancers, he sang Switch It On, before giving up the stage to Natasha Bedingfield.
The theatrical theme continued with a medley of hits from composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Rod Stewart launched the third part of the day, as dusk fell on Wembley stadium.
A personal favourite of the late Princess, he sang Maggie May, Baby Jane - which he dedicated to Diana - and Sailing.
Joss Stone duetted with Sir Tom Jones to the crowd's delight
Some of Princes William and Harry's favourites followed, including a poignant moment when P Diddy dedicated his hit track I'll Be Missing You to the Princess.
"Ten years ago, Princess Diana went to a better place," he said. "Today we celebrate her life and I dedicate this song to her," he said.
Take That, who had been eagerly anticipated, did not disappoint, with their number one hit Patience, although rumours that Robbie Williams might join them on stage proved unfounded.
The evening wrapped up with entertainment from Ricky Gervais, who was forced to improvise when technical problems caused a minor delay to Sir Elton's closing set.