LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (left) and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex unveil a statue they commissioned of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, on what would have been her 60th birthday on July 1, 2021 in London, England. Today would have been the 60th birthday of Princess Diana, who died in 1997. At a ceremony here today, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex respectively, will unveil a statue in her memory. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
On Thursday, Princes William and Harry came together for the first time since their grandfather, Prince Philip’s funeral to unveil a statue in honor of Princess Diana. The statue, which was revealed on what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday, depicts the Princess of Wales standing with her arms around several children, a tribute to her legacy of philanthropy.
The ceremony took place in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden, which is said to have been one of Diana’s favorite places.
The siblings were joined by some of their Spencer relatives, including their uncle, two aunts as well as the members of the statue committee. Harry, in particular, appeared to engage in lively conversations with the Spencers before the unveiling. There didn’t seem to be any tension between the two brothers at the moment; they even shared a laugh before pulling the green cover off the statue.
Neither of the princes made any kind of formal speech during the event. They did say, however, that they want people to “remember [Diana’s] love, strength and character.” These were the “qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better.”
The brothers hoped the statue would “be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy” and thanked “all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive.”
Harry had previously hinted at difficulties between him and William in his interview with Oprah, saying he was on a “different path” from his brother. The two made it clear, though, that they would put any conflict aside and come together to honor their late mother.
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