London: The 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana next summer will be marked by a pop concert organised by her two sons who want the occasion to be "full of fun and happiness", her sons said in an interview on Tuesday.
Prince William, 24, and Prince Harry, 22, announced in the TV interview on Tuesday that the star-studded "Concert for Diana" is to be held in the revamped Wembley Stadium on July 2007 – the day she would have turned 46.
"We want it to be her best birthday present ever," said William.
A commemorative memorial service bringing together the royal family and Diana's close relatives will be held in London on the actual anniversary of her death, August 31.
Diana died in a car crash in Paris on the night of August 31, 1997, together with Dodi al-Fayed, and son and heir of Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed.
An official British report on the crash is due to be published on Thursday.
The princes said they have invited their stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall, who married Prince Charles in April 2005, and close relatives of Diana to the service.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh would also attend the memorial service.
"The service is going to include both sides of the family, our mother's side and our father's side – everyone getting together. It should be a good occasion," said Prince Harry.
Sir Elton John, who sang Candle In The Wind at Diana's funeral, will perform at the concert, as will the late princess' favourite band Duran Duran. Other artists include Joss Stone, hiphop star Pharrell Williams and Bryan Ferry.
There will also be a ballet performance and extracts from musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Proceeds from the concert will go to charities for the homeless and children with AIDS – causes championed by Diana during her lifetime and now by her sons.
Harry described how he and his brother would themselves make an appearance on stage: "We'll be kicking around, we'll be there we should be on stage at some point."
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