MUMBAI: UK pubcaster The BBC has been asked to be the UK broadcast partner for Concert For Diana which Princes William and Harry are organising for 1 July.

BBC Vision director Jana Bennett and BBC Audio and Music Director Jenny Abramsky said: "We're thrilled that Princes William and Harry have decided to work with us - the event will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC Radio 2 - as well as online - and will be a real highlight for the whole of the UK this summer."

BBC One controller Peter Fincham says, "This is a key event for the British public this summer, and I am delighted that BBC One has been asked to broadcast it into the nation's living rooms."

BBC Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas says, "This promises to be not only a brilliant concert but also a really important one. I am delighted that Radio 2 has been given the opportunity to reflect the event across its output."