The BBC has announced it will broadcast the tribute concert to Diana Princess of Wales when it takes place in 2007.

The event will take place on July 1, 2007, what would have been the Princess’s 46th birthday, and is being organised by her sons, Princes William and Harry.

Artists already confirmed for the concert at the new Wembley Stadium include Elton John, Duran Duran and Joss Stone.

The channel plans to show it live on BBC1 as well as online and on Radio 2. Bosses said they were “thrilled” the Princes chose the station to broadcast what will be a “key event for the British public”.

The concert marks the 10th anniversary of Diana’s death, with all proceeds going to charities she supported before her tragic death in a car accident and also those which the Princes are patrons of.

Tickets have already sold out but more are expected to be released in 2007. There will also be a memorial service in London on August 31, 2007, which members of the Royal Family and Diana’s family will attend.

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