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08/06/2004
Queen to unveil Princess Di memorial
The Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain in London's Hyde Park will be officially opened by the Queen next month, it has been announced today.
The Queen will be joined by their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and Princes William and Harry for the ceremony which takes place at 11am on July 6.
Representatives of the Spencer family, including the Princess' brother Earl Spencer, will also attend, as will a number of invited guests.
Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said that this was "no ordinary memorial".
"Like the Princess herself, the fountain is open and approachable. In some areas it offers a welcoming space for families and paddling children, in others a shady spot for quiet contemplation. I hope that it will be enjoyed by the millions of different people who come to visit it in the future and will be embraced by all as a permanent celebration of Diana, Princess of Wales," she said.
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The Queen will be joined by their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and Princes William and Harry for the ceremony which takes place at 11am on July 6.
Representatives of the Spencer family, including the Princess' brother Earl Spencer, will also attend, as will a number of invited guests.
Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said that this was "no ordinary memorial".
"Like the Princess herself, the fountain is open and approachable. In some areas it offers a welcoming space for families and paddling children, in others a shady spot for quiet contemplation. I hope that it will be enjoyed by the millions of different people who come to visit it in the future and will be embraced by all as a permanent celebration of Diana, Princess of Wales," she said.
(gmcg)
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