Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character - the qualities that made her a
Gently pulling two green cords, they unveiled a bronze statue that depicted Diana with children gathered in her outstretched arms.
The memorial, they said, was meant to honour “her love, strength and character.”
“Every day, we wish she were still with us,” the brothers said a rare joint statement.
A ceremony described as small and intimate was held at Kensington Palace in London for the unveiling of the Princess of Wales' memorial statue, which was commissioned by her sons in 2017.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many of Diana's friends were unable to attend the ceremony.
Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex unveil a statue of their mother, Princess Diana at The Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace, London.
The garden, which sits within London's Hyde Park and will be open to the public to visit for free.
The layout and planting scheme has been designed by Pip Morrison and created by the Gardens and Estates team at Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), led by Deputy Head of Gardens and Estates, Graham Dillamore.
Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex unveil a statue of their mother, Princess Diana at The Sunken Garden in Kensington Palace, London.
(Published 02 July 2021, 06:14 IST)