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Prince William and Prince Harry host concert party for children
23rd May 2007
Prince William, together with his brother Prince Harry, have invited over a hundred children and young people aged between eight and twenty three to join them for a special lunch at Wembley Stadium, as they inspect final preparations for the Concert for Diana the following day.
Children who are being supported by the charity WellChild, of which Prince Harry is Patron, will join young Diana Award winners at the special party which is taking place in the Royal Reception Room at Wembley Stadium.
After the lunch, the 200 or so guests, which include parents and carers, will have a unique opportunity to go into the Royal Box and watch one of the performers doing a sound check for the concert the next day.
Also joining the party are a number of Diana Nurses, who provide home care for parents and children with life-threatening or severely disabling conditions such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, AIDS and progressive, degenerative conditions.
Kedge Martin, Chief Executive of WellChild said: “We are thrilled that our Patron, Prince Harry and his brother William want to host this very special party at Wembley.
“Laughter and smiles are very effective medicines and for the chronically sick children WellChild supports, this event will bring so much joy and happiness for children who often suffer a great deal.’
Maggie Turner, Director of the Diana Award said: “Our Award holders are all young people who have shown amazing courage and selflessness.
“It’s wonderful to think that their contribution to their communities is being recognised with this lunch party.
“I’m sure it’s exactly the kind of thing Diana herself would have done, and we could not be more delighted.”
Click here to visit the Concert for Diana website.
Notes for editors
WellChild has been improving the lives of sick children through care, support and research since 1977. WellChild is the only UK charity dedicated to the needs of sick children whatever their illness.
For further information, please contact:
Harriet Evans - WellChild
Tel: 01242 548765
harrietevans@wellchild.org.uk
Kedge Martin – WellChild
Tel: 07779 594 086
kedgemartin@wellchild.org.uk
The Diana Award celebrates the innate qualities, courage, commitment, compassion and selfless service to others of young people aged 12 to 18 demonstrated through their contribution to and impact on their schools, communities and society.
Since it was established in 1999, more than 18,000 young people hold the Diana Award across the UK. The Diana Anti-bullying Award, which is in addition to the main award, is open to both primary, secondary schools and youth organisations. To date over 5,000 young people hold the anti-bullying award.
For further information, please contact:
Maggie Turner – Director, Diana Award
Email: Maggie.turner@diana-award.org.uk
Direct Line: 020 7785 3834
Website: www.diana-award.org.uk
Emma Pelling – Press Officer, Diana Award
Email: epelling@aol.com
Tel: 0845 337 2987/ 07958 558172