The JC can reveal that Prince Charles will the the guest of honour at Platinum — Celebrating Israel at 70, at the Royal Albert Hall on 24th May.

The concert will showcase Israel's artistic and cultural life with a range of renowned and upcoming international and domestic performers.

The news follows the announcement in March that Prince William is to visit Israel in the summer - the first ever official royal visit.

Tickets for the concert, which is being organised by the JLC and co-hosted by a range of groups including the UJIA and Jewish Chronicle, went on sale last month and are available here.

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