A Tribute Concert for Princess Diana

Princess Diana is still well remembered by the world today even though she had passed away 10 years ago. This year marked the 10th anniversary of her death. Princess Diana died on Aug. 31, 1997, along with her boyfriend Dodi Fayed and their driver when their Mercedes crashed inside the Pont d’Alma tunnel in Paris. Princess Diana was noted for her charisma, style, humour and high-profile charity work. She was one of the most photographed woman in her lifetime.

Prince Harry and Prince William enjoying the music at the “Concert for Diana”

Her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry organised a special concert on 1st July 2007 to commemorate and celebrate their mother’s life. The concert was called “Concert for Diana” and it was their special birthday gift for her as it would be her 46th birthday on the day. The concert was held in Wembley Stadium, North West London. It was a 6-hours concert.


Princes William and Harry spoke on stage at the “Concert for Diana”

“This evening is about all that my mother loved in life: her music, her dance, her charities and her family and friends,” Prince William told the crowd, thanking them and millions more who watched the show on television.

The artists who performed at the concert included Elton John, Bryan Ferry, Tom Jones, Take That and Rod Stewart, Jason Donovan, Sarah Brightman, Natasha Bedingfield, The Feeling, James Morrison, and lots more. It was a successful night with around 70,000 fans presented at the stadium.