'Discord Rumors' William and Harry Brothers Erect Diana Memorial Monument

60th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Birth Celebration

On the 1st (local time), marking the 60th birthday of Princess Diana of the United Kingdom, her two sons, Prince William (left) and Prince Harry (right), unveiled the statue of the late Princess Diana at the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in London. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] British Prince William and Prince Harry met to commemorate the 60th birthday of their late mother, Princess Diana.

The two brothers attended the unveiling ceremony of the Princess Diana memorial at Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden in London on the afternoon of the 1st (local time). Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden is a place Diana loved and frequently visited during the 16 years she lived there.

Foreign media reported, "Prince William and Prince Harry stood on either side at the unveiling ceremony and pulled away the cloth covering the memorial."

In a joint statement, they said, "We remember our mother's love, strength, and character," adding, "She showed kindness to the world and changed the lives of countless people."

They continued, "We think every day how wonderful it would have been if our mother were still with us," and "We hope this memorial will forever remain a symbol of our mother's life and legacy."

The memorial, created at the brothers' initiative, is in a bluish-green color and depicts Princess Diana dressed as she was during her humanitarian work, surrounded by her three children. It was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, who designed the coin image of Queen Elizabeth II.

A representative for Prince William explained, "We wanted to show the positive impact Princess Diana had on the UK and the world."

This meeting between the brothers is their first since the funeral of their grandfather, Prince Philip, in April. Some expect that this unveiling ceremony might lead to a resolution of the brothers' discord.

Prince Harry has had ongoing conflicts with Prince William since marrying Hollywood actress Meghan Markle in 2018. Markle, who recently gave birth to their second daughter, Lilibet, did not attend the unveiling ceremony and is reportedly staying at their home in California, USA.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.