Princes William and Harry paid tribute to a childhood friend', who died in a car crash 12 years ago, at a carol service. Both the princes joined forces to remember Henry van Straubenzee, a 'very special friend' of the brothers who was killed at the age of 18. They made a joint speech to the congregation of around 800 guests, which included Chelsy Davy and Tara Palmer Tomkinson. The service for Mr van Straubenzee, who was in the same class at school as Prince Harry, was held at St Luke's and Christ Church in Chelsea, London last night to raise money for a memorial fund set up in his name.
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Prince William and Harry gave a joint tribute speech in memory of friend
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Former classmate Henry van Straubenzee died in car crash in 2002 at 18
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Mr van Straubenzee was friends with the princes at Ludgrove prep school
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Carol service held in his memory at St Luke's and Christ Church, Chelsea
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Prince Harry described him as a 'very special friend' and a 'ladies' man'
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Duke of Cambridge said they shared 'many childhood memories' with him
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Congregation on Tuesday included Princess Eugenie and Chelsy Davy
His brother then urged the congregation 'please sing your hearts out as @placeholder will certainly be watching.'