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Kate... the secret star of William's Wembley gig

When Princes William and Harry take to the stage next month to host the Concert For Diana, two special guests will be supporting them in the wings.

Despite her split from William in April, Kate Middleton will be attending the memorial event at the new Wembley stadium, along with Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy.

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Kate Middleton and the two Princes: Despite her split from William in April, Kate will be attending the memorial event at the new Wembley stadium

Kate Middleton and the two Princes: Despite her split from William in April, Kate will be attending the memorial event at the new Wembley stadium

Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy will also be attending

Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy will also be attending

Sources say Kate, 25, and Chelsy, 21, have been involved with the planning of the July 1 concert from the start.

"They have been very active behind the scenes, but their involvement has been kept very quiet until now," my Royal source tells me.

"It will be quite significant for Kate as it will be her first public event with William since they split.

"She helped him draw up a wish list of acts and William wants her to see the results of it all on the night.

"Both she and Chelsy will be backstage supporting."

The concert, which will mark the tenth anniversary of Diana's death, was the brainchild of William and Harry.

Kate and Chelsy will be given VIP Access All Areas passes for the gig which will include songs from Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart and Lily Allen.

"Chelsy is coming back from her travels and has already picked about five friends to bring with her," I'm informed.

"Kate hasn't decided who she'll take, but it will probably be her sister Pippa."

A senior aide of the Princes last night confirmed Kate and Chelsy would attend, as well as other friends of the princes.

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