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BBC to carry Diana concert

Princes William and Harry have awarded the British broadcast rights for July's Concert for Diana to the BBC, the corporation said Friday.

Princes William and Harry have awarded the British broadcast rights forthis summer'sConcert for Diana to the BBC.

The showscheduled for July 1 to commemorate what would have been the 46th birthdayof Diana, Princess of Wales will be broadcast live on BBC television and BBC radio, as well as online, the BBC said Friday.

"This is a key event for the British public this summer, and I am delighted that we have been asked to broadcast it into the nation's living rooms," BBC1 controller Peter Fincham said.

A spokeswoman for William and Harry said that the international broadcast partners have "yet to be decided."

The concert will feature talent, including Elton John, Duran Duran, Joss Stone, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Pharrell Williams and the English National Ballet.

London's famed Wembley Stadium is slated to host the event, with proceeds going to charities supported by the late Princess of Wales.

The princes are also planning a church memorial service for Aug. 31, the 10th anniversary of their mother's death.