As the world remembersPrincess Diana25 years on from her death, the two most important people in her life, sonsPrince WilliamandPrince Harry, are spending the day privately — and thousands of miles apart.
Prince William, 40, is marking the anniversary with his wifeKate Middletonand their three children —Prince George, 9,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 — a royal source says. The family is settling into their new home of Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate over the coming days.
Next week marks a new beginning for them all, as the three children willstart at a new school,Lambrook, together.
Prince William and Prince Harry.Alamy Stock Photo
Prince Harry, 37, meanwhile, is expected to spend the day in California with wifeMeghan Markleand their children —Archie Harrison, 3, andLilibet Diana, 1. Harry said he’ll be talking to his kids about Diana today as he shares her “spirit” with them.
Princess Diana, Prince Harry and Prince William.Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty
“I want it to be a day filled with memories of her incredible work and love for the way that she did it. I want it to be a day to share the spirit of my mum with my family, with my children, who I wish could have met her,” hesaid in a speechat an annual polo game for his charity Sentebale last week.
Prince William and Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
Their remembrances come as people laid flowers at the gates of what was Diana’s home, Kensington Palace. Just as mourners did 25 years ago, well-wishers left floral tributes, posters and cards in the gardens — just yards from where William and Harryunveiled an official statue to their motherin July last year in the presence of Diana’s siblings.
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Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, lowered the family’s flag to half-staff above the late princess’s childhood home, Althorp House. Diana is buried on an island in a lake on Althorp’s grounds.
Tessy Ojo, CEO ofThe Diana Award, also reflected on Princess Diana’s legacy.
“This summer marks 25 years since the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales. It was defining moment,” she said in a statement. “Like many others, I can distinctly remember where I was when I heard the news. I also recall that overwhelming sense of loss that led me to leave my flat in East London to lay flowers at Kensington Palace whilst pregnant! They say you grieve because you love, yet I met a community of thousands of mourners, who like me, had never met her but grieved like we have lost our best friend and sister.”
Ojo also said that bothPrince WilliamandPrince Harryare “not afraid to speak out and be at the forefront of change,” just like their mother.
Princess Diana.Tim Graham Photo Library
Darren Cormack, CEO of the Mines Advisory Group, said the organization remembers Diana’s “ground-breaking and fearless work to raise awareness of the enduring threat of mines and unexploded ordnance, and the human suffering they cause.”
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source: people.com
