Princess Diana’s Sons Unveil Statue to Mark Her 60th Birthday

Prince Harry and Prince William reunited for the first time since their grandfather's funeral in April to unveil a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday.

The private event was held at the Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace, one of Diana's favourite spots, and was attended by a select number of her close family and friends.

The statue, which was commissioned by the brothers, will stand permanently in the garden, and the unveiling was a poignant moment for all those who loved and admired Diana.

The artist behind the sculpture was Ian Rank Broadley, and Pip Morrison, who helped revamp the garden to reflect Diana's tastes, was also present.

Among the guests were Diana's siblings, Earl Spencer, Lady Sarah MacAucadale, and Jane Fellows, who were all in attendance.

Photos from the reunion appeared to show Harry and William at peace with one another, and it was a heartwarming sight for those who have followed their strained relationship in recent months.

In a joint statement released following the event, the brothers said, “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.

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.”

While there was no live coverage of the event, photos and footage of the ceremony were released to the public shortly after it finished.

William and Harry were snapped walking side by side as they headed for the sunken garden, and the lack of live coverage allowed those present to enjoy the engagement in private.

However, some Royal fans, experts, and commentators were quick to criticise the lack of coverage on social media.

Daily Mail Royal Editor Richard Eden wrote, “Such a shame there's no live coverage of this event,” while others speculated it may have something to do with the Royal Rift as tensions between William and Harry have been running high in recent months.

Prince Harry has previously spoken of the devastating impact his mother's tragic death has had on his life and may have been glad to observe the event away from the cameras.

Nevertheless, the statue unveiling was a touching tribute to Diana's legacy and the impact she had on the world.

The statue will serve as a permanent reminder of her love, strength, and character, and will be seen as a symbol of her life and her legacy for generations to come.

The brothers thanked Ian Rank Broadley, Pip Morrison, and their teams for their outstanding work, as well as the friends and donors who helped make the statue possible.

The event was a fitting tribute to Diana, who touched the lives of so many people around the world.

Her memory will continue to live on through the statue and the countless lives she changed for the better.