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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 charity memorial concert for Diana, Princess of Wales was "the most perfect way of remembering her", Princes William and Harry have said.
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. Prince William told the 63,000-strong crowd at London's Wembley Stadium his mother would have enjoyed the tribute.
Sir Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran and Joss Stone also joined the eclectic line-up at London's Wembley Stadium. Sunday's gig marked the life of Diana, who died in a 1997 Paris car crash, on what would have been her 46th birthday.
It is 10 years since the princess died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997. Sir Elton John brought the concert to a close after sets by stars including Sir Tom Jones, Take That and Rod Stewart.
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". Prince William and Prince Harry opened the six-hour show and returned to the stage at the end of Sir Elton's final set, praising the artists for an "incredible evening".
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". "Thank you to all of you who have come here tonight to celebrate our mother's life on what would have been her 46th birthday," Prince William said.
Sir Elton opened the six-hour concert with Your Song "For us this has been the most perfect way to remember her and this is how she would want to be remembered."
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".
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.
"I think that in William and Harry the qualities that made Diana special live on," said Mr Blair.
Tight security
The event was broadcast to 140 countries, with proceeds from ticket sales going to charitable causes favoured by the princess.The event was broadcast to 140 countries, with proceeds from ticket sales going to charitable causes favoured by the princess.
Prince William, 25, added that he hoped the concert had raised "enough money to make a difference".
Video tributes
The princes later mingled with the stars of the concert at the after-show party at Wembley Arena, next to the new stadium.
In a video tribute, ex-South African President Nelson Mandela had earlier praised Princess Diana's "energy, courage and selfless commitment" as he urged the crowd to "support the work that continues in her name".
Sir Elton opened the six-hour concert with Your Song
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and ex-US President 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.
"I think that in William and Harry, the qualities that made Diana special live on," said Mr Blair.
Earlier in the concert Prince Harry paid tribute to fellow soldiers serving in Iraq.Earlier in the concert Prince Harry paid tribute to fellow soldiers serving in Iraq.
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. The 22-year-old had been due to be deployed in Basra, in Iraq, this year, but military commanders decided it was too much of a risk to send him there.
The princes announced plans to put on a concert last Christmas "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.
"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. Theatre performances
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.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. He was followed by 80s stars Duran Duran, who played a trio of songs including Wild Boys - which they dedicated to the princes - and Rio, one of their mother's favourites.
Ballet stars The English National Ballet - of which Princess Diana was a patron - brought a change of pace to the day and reminded everyone of the princess's love of the ballet with a performance from Swan Lake.
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 LakeBallet 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 later with a medley of hits from composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The theatrical theme continued with a medley of hits from composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Status Quo, Sir Tom Jones, Will Young and Joss Stone all took to the stage in the afternoon.
Rod Stewart launched the third part of the day, as dusk fell on Wembley stadium. And Take That performed their number one hit Patience, although rumours that Robbie Williams might join them on stage proved unfounded.
A personal favourite of the late Princess, he sang Maggie May, Baby Jane - which he dedicated to Diana - and Sailing. 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.
Joss Stone duetted with Sir Tom Jones to the crowd's delight "Ten years ago, Princess Diana went to a better place," he said. "Today we celebrate her life and I dedicate this song to her."
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. The evening wrapped up with entertainment from comedian Ricky Gervais, who was forced to improvise when technical problems caused a minor delay to Sir Elton's closing set.
"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. Ticket-holders attending the event had been greeted with tight security following the recent attempted bombings in London and Glasgow.
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.