All eyes were watching today as Prince William and Harry reunited to unveil a statue in honor of their mother on what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday (watch above). The brother’s relationship has been strained since Harry and Meghan spoke with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year. The two last saw each other at their grandfather’s funeral in April.
The pair were seen laughing and talking animatedly with guests, who applauded as they pulled off a green cloth covering the statue.
They remarked on changes to the Sunken Garden, which Kensington Palace said had been “one of the princess’s favourite locations” when she lived there.
USA Today explains, “The statue of Diana, which is slightly larger than life-size, is surrounded by three bronze children, meant to symbolize her universal and generational impact on humanitarian causes.” It also is reflective of her role as a mother and teacher.
The brother’s released a joint statement that read, in part:
“Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.”
Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better. pic.twitter.com/jsZXyUsG7q
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 1, 2021
The Washington Post adds, “Prince Charles, Diana’s ex-husband, is in Scotland and wasn’t among the small group of family and friends in attendance. The spouses of William and Harry sat this one out.”
