| Main Performers | HRH The Prince of Wales,
Rt. Hon. Robin Cook MP - speaker
Alarmel Valli,
Alaap - instrumentalist,
Najma Akhtar - vocal |
| Orchestra or Band | The Sabri Brothers,
The Ravi Shankar Trio |
| Set List | Reception,
South Indian Heralds,
Dinner,
Independence Ceremony,
Speech (HRH The Prince of Wales),
Lighting of Independence Flambeau,
Speech (The Rt Hon Robin Cook, M.P.),
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka,
Rajasthani Musicians,
Kanyan Drummers,
Entertainment,
The Ravi Shankar Trio
INTERVAL
Poular songs (Najma Akhtar),
Punjabi Folk and Bhangra with the Punjab Dancers (Alaap),
Dancing,
Carriages 1am |
| Royal Presence | HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/1997/56),
Photographs (RAHE/3/1997/7) |