Hello, from the USA I watched all day on VH1 and throughly enjoyed the
most wonderful tribute to a Mother and a Princess, I watched when
she was married and I watched on the day of her funeral and cried just
like everyone else on this earth. I felt it was most touching and hopeful
of todays modern society to pay such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful
Lady! Those two boys deserve the right to do what they felt their mother
would have wanted on her birthday. Happy Birthday Your Royal Highness
Sandy Stafford,USA

sandra robertson, Stafford, USA

Couldn't agree more. This was a brown nosing affair featuring mainly unconvincing or bad performances from mediocre has- beens. Tom Jones "looking good" on the dancefloor is a sad sad joke!

John, Kent, UK

There were some really really bad notes sung at The Concert For Diana and I don't mean that in a good way. One had hoped that Simon could have stayed and flashed a few 'x's just to move the thing along.

TK, Toronto, CANADA

If Robbie Willams or George Michael performed at this concert, it would have been one to remember.

Also, I was irritated by Jamie Theakston and his co-presenter introducing the wrong acts. Very unprofessional.

Paul Evans, Arbroath, Scotland.

I thought the concert was magic. It was great to see the boys with the same spirit as their mother - young, inspiring and genuinely likeable. Well done Wills and Harry! Your mum would have been proud of you and no doubt enjoyed the concert from above.

Cath , Mildura, Australia

Great point of view! Enjoyed your article.

Saludos from Miami, Florida.

Manuel Rosales, miami, florida, United States

One poster has commented that "it's hard to believe that their father had any hand in their genetic makeup." I have no strong feelings about either Charles or Diana but I would point out that during the 10 years since Diana's untimely death the lives and characters of these two young men have necessarily been shaped and developed by their surviving parent. After they had suffered such trauma at so early an age that could not have been an easy task. What they are now is at least partly due to their father and whatever his marital history, his parental contribution deserves some recognition.

Lesley Mudway, Bristol,

Obviously the critic was not in tune with the spirit of the concert and perhaps should focus his comments on other events for which he is more suited. I, for one, was both entertained and moved.
Lynn, Carlisle

Lynn Greaves, Carlisle, Cumbria

I was at the concert and totally disagree with the description about it. Whey did Pete Paphides go as he obviously did not like any of the acts who were going to be performing. I myself like all kinds of music and whilst I have never bought records by the likes of Rod Stewart or Elton John was thrilled to get the chance to see them perform live - and was not disappointed.
As for what acts the Princes like - wouldn't the world be a boring place if we all liked the same.
I also thoroughly enjoyed the musicals part and thought the three Josephs were brilliant!!!

Margaret Cook, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Pete Paphides is correct in his mild critic of a concert which by any standard was below average with a mixture of has beens and the not very good. To me it was a celebration of mawkish sentimentality.
Lily Allen was the notable exception.

M.J. Frizell, Payzac, France

I watched the concert telecast here in Sydney. What a befitting way to remember DIana. I have always admired her grace, her beauty and her love and devotion to her children.
They did her proud and the British people acknowledged it by turning up. Helen, I have lost my mother and I think of her and miss her everyday. I know exactly how these young boys must feel. Well Done WIlliam and Harry..

Mary, CHatswood, AUstralia NSW

Jackie Triefler, are you talking about William or Harry's father?

Richardvaughan, Sydney, Australia

I just saw the hour long presentation on NBC. I thought it was a beautiful concert and a beautiful tribute that Prince William and Prince Harry paid to their mother.

Louise Finn, Houston, Texas, USA

I loved the concert, enjoyed it tremendously.

After watching the Prince's intereview and the concert,
I felt in my heart that beautiful Diana would have been very proud of her very fine young sons. There is a very human element to them that the Royals never showed to us mere mortals, and that is what endears them to us here is the USA and I am sure all over the world.

It's hard to believe that their father (ugh) had any hand in their genetic makeup.

Jackie Triefler, Secaucus, New Jersey, USA

I swear....the media is ROUGH. The princes used their power/upbringing to celebrate their MOTHER"s birthday. How was that disrespectful to the monarchy?
I think we should be all so happy that they put together this concert, if for nothing else, but the fact that all the money earned will go to CHARITY.
I think we need to all mind our own business. I hope that one day Diana can be left alone. She lived a fruitful life, more than most of us will ever live. Despite her wealth/status ...she found it VERY important to actually help people for less fortunate places. Unlike the monarchy which has stolen MUCh of the artificats of other civilizations and labeled it theirs.
I know I am rambling...but all I am tryin to say is the concert moved it. A tribute of a great woman...celebrated by her SONS in the best way they know how, and the celebration will help Charity. We need not crizize. Have you ever lost a mother? Have you ever had your entire life lived out in a public sphere?

Helen, New York, NY

Lee Mead should have sung by himself. Heisagreat Joseph

viv, Norfolk, England

Great concert - loved every minute of it but especially the home movie at the end with the poignancy of Queen's Days of Our Lives - brilliant! Can anyone tell me the name of the 2nd song Bryan Ferry performed (between Slave to Love & Let's Stick together?) I've looked all over the net but can't find the answer! Please help! Thanks

Ali, Kent, UK

hmm I expected more from this concert, too many acts trying to plug their latest record isntead of playing a big hit..

highlights for me where duran duran, the feeling, the 3 josephs, the ballet and Take That, who got the whole crowd going and also one of the acts playing 3 big hits!

xx

Inge

Inge, nijmegen, netherlands

I enjoyed the concert, for the most part. While I am not a Kanye or P. Diddy fan, I thought it was nice that the young princes had acts of all genres, including ballet and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Rather than condemning the acts that may have been less than perfect, I think we should remember that the reason for the event was to remember a woman who the world just can't seem to forget, who was maybe flawed as we all are, but who gave more of herself than most of us will have the chance to. This was an event born of love and charity, and we should remember that.

G.G., Seattle, WA

how old are you? we are 64 and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the concert\. \it made us very proud to be british and the princes william and harry had the charisma just as their \m\o\ther had. it amazes me that someone who is meant to report factually could not see the 63000 people enjoying the celebration of diana's life. i would say common sense would tell you that the overwhelming and correct security\ \may have been an issue in the few spaces around the stadium. well done to the princes.

patricia, swanage,

Are'nt you completely missing the point.
Two boys who lost their MOM wanted to do something positive and all you can do is slack it off.
Your Mom would be proud of you. I certainly am. Good for you two. Keep it up

Anna, West Midlands, UK

It cannot only be me who found Ricky Gervais performance at the Diana concert so desperatley un-funny - why did he think a song about 'highways' and someone dying suitable for such an occassion. Britain's best comedian!?

Al, Warrington,

George micheal, and Bryan Adams badly missed. Rod Stewart was, fantastic and got yhe crowd going.Unlike alot of the younger stars. Was expecting Brian May also so was slightly disapointed more stars never came out for the princes.

nicola badcoe, Harlow essex, uk

I find ridiculous and outrageous to say that the concert of Wembley Stadium was a disrespect for the Monarchy, more that sixty thousand people went there to remember the late Princess of Wales and all what she had done for the neediest people in the world. All the money will go to the charities, which Diana Spencer supported and patronized in life. Her sons Prince William and Prince Harry did their best to remember their mother in the only way that she wanted, with lots of joy and happiness, which was shared by thousands of Britons and millions of people around the world thanks to the television. She must be very proud about them, so please do not distort facts and jump to false conclusions. The British monarchy will last for many years to come, and hopefully Prince William will be the successor of his grandmother HM Queen Elizabeth II.

wetzvonken, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hello from Texas. Loved the concert. I watched it all day over here. Didn't get some of the British stuff, but the princes are so brilliant in offering such a tribute to their mother. If we were still British subjects (thank god, we are not) the princes and Diana would be the only good thing. I am proud of them for taking the reins of her memory. Love live Diana!

Marilyn, Houston, TX

Great point of view! Enjoyed your article.

Saludos from

Manuel Rosales, miami, florida

The Princes did a wonderful job of paying tribute to their mom.
It was nice to see them dance and just have fun. I am sure that is what their mother would have wanted and she would be very proud of them today.
A job well done boys!

kast, toronto,