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Princes to read at Diana service
Monday, August 27 2007

Princes William and Harry are to give readings at a memorial service for their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, on the 10th anniversary of her death.

Her sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, will also read at the service on August 31, 2007.

Among 500 expected guests are more than 30 royals, including the Duchess of Cornwall, celebrities such as Sir Elton John, and Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The hour-long service, in the Guards' Chapel in London's Wellington Barracks, will begin at midday.

Both William and Harry have been closely involved in organising the service, along with Earl Spencer, Lady McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes. Diana's musical tastes will be reflected, with some of her favourite classical music, by composers Rachmaninov and Mozart, being included. Four hymns will be sung, concluding with her favourite, "I vow to thee, my country".

The service, conducted by Rev Patrick Irwin, will also include two prayers written by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. An address will be given by the Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Dr Richard Chartres.

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