“Make Your Own Kind of Music — Live at Althorp” will be released later this week

Diana, Princess of Wales attending a Gala evening in aid of Cancer Research at Bridgewater House in London and members of the Rock Choir and Charles Spencer at Althorp House on Sept. 20, 2024. Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty ; Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty

Rock Choir is getting ready to release the charitable song “Make Your Own Kind of Music — Live at Althorp,” benefitting The Diana Award
The music video was filmed at Althorp House, the late Princess Diana’s childhood home in Northamptonshire, England
Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, previously shared a peek on social media and sent well-wishes

The U.K.’s award-winning Rock Choir is harmonizing for the 25th anniversary of The Diana Award established in memory of Princess Diana by releasing a special new charity song.

On Oct. 31, Rock Choir will drop the official music video for the song, “Make Your Own Kind of Music — Live at Althorp,” with the tune to debut on Nov. 1. Around 350 members of the contemporary choir convened to record their rendition of “Make Your Own Kind of Music,” originally released by Cass Elliot in 1969, in September at Althorp.

Rock Choir’s rendering is raising money and awareness for The Diana Award during the organization’s 25th anniversary year, a statement said. The Diana Award is the only charity established in memory of Princess Diana, who died following a car accident in Paris in 1997 at age 36. The youth-focused organization is uniquely supported by both of her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and endeavors to ensure “no young person is left out or left behind.”

Rock Choir at Althorp House on Sept. 20, 2024.Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty

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While fans will have to wait a little bit longer to hear the song, Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, gave a peek into the recording as it happened at Althorp House.

Althorp is the Spencer family’s ancestral home in Northamptonshire, England, and where Princess Diana grew up. Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, continues to live there today and the late Princess of Wales is buried at Oval Lake.

“What a treat to welcome 350 members of the Rock Choir to ⁦@AlthorpHouse⁩ today — recording a charity single for the wonderful ⁦@DianaAward⁩,” Charles, 60, wrote on X on Sept. 20 below a video of the members of the choir joining their voices. “The Diana Award was set up 25 years ago to continue my sister’s legacy of care and hope among young people all over the world.”

In another message (with video!) about “Take 8” of the Rock Choir singing, Charles added, “Such a lovely sound. I hope the record does really well for ⁦@DianaAward.”

Members of Rock Choir at Althorp House on Sept. 20, 2024.Jordan Pettitt/PA Images via Getty

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A snippet shared to Instagram showed the Rock Choir singing at the memorial to Princess Diana on the island where she is buried, and in front of Althorp House. Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE, CEO of the Diana Award, also appeared in the video and spoke about why the partnership means much.

“[Princess Diana] was a woman that made her own type of music. It’s our 25th anniversary, and that’s 25 years of driving change for young people,” Ojo said in the video shared to Instagram. “It’s wonderful to be partnering with Rock Choir, who have brought their flair of music to our work! Joining us in amplifying the incredible change that can happen when young people are invested in.”