English National Ballet Pays Tribute
Date: 29 October 1997
The English National Ballet, one of The Nutcracker in her honour. Diana, who had a life-long interest in dance, had been patron of the ENB since 1989 and was scheduled to attend the opening night of the product ion on 8 December at the London Coliseum. The premiere will now be attended by Prince Andrew, Duke of York. The ENB will also honour the Princess with the lasting title of Founder Patron. There are no immediate plans to replace her patronage.