Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will both be attending the upcoming Diana Legacy Award ceremony as a moving tribute to their mother.
This important event, which will take place on Thursday night against the backdrop of London’s Science Museum, is slated to honor Princess Diana’s legacy for a quarter of a century on the anniversary of the charity that bears her name.
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William intends to attend the event in person, where he will honor 20 deserving recipients with awards in addition to giving a moving speech celebrating the charity’s milestone anniversary.
These honors bear witness to the Princess’s unwavering faith in the ability of youth to change the world for the better.
Harry will join the ceremony virtually and participate in a special session with the award winners once William leaves the ceremony.
Despite the current dynamics of their relationship, this arrangement enables both brothers to individually contribute to the celebration of their mother’s legacy.
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The Diana Award is a symbol of Princess Diana’s vision, encouraging youth to take the lead in bringing about positive change in the world. The Diana Award’s chief executive, Dr. Tessy Ojo, expressed sincere gratitude for William and Harry’s support, which is especially noteworthy as the organization marks its 25th anniversary.
Dr. Ojo told The Times, “It’s a privilege to have the support of both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex— particularly as we mark our 25th anniversary year.” She also mentioned the ceremony’s unique significance.
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The significance of Harry’s participation in the festivities was also highlighted by an award representative who spoke with The Telegraph. The spokesperson said, “He is scheduled to speak with the award recipients, virtually, on the evening of the awards to celebrate their accomplishments,” highlighting Harry’s dedication to his mother’s legacy.
William and Harry’s attendance at the Diana Legacy Award ceremony takes place against the backdrop of their relationship’s much-publicized problems.
Many people have speculated about the relationship between the siblings, with Harry being the first to publicly acknowledge a rift in a 2019 interview when he said they were on “different paths.”
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After Harry revealed personal anecdotes in his memoir, Spare, which highlighted the complexities of their relationship, this perceived divide was further highlighted.
Harry provides a close-up view of a contentious exchange between William and Meghan Markle in Spare.
Harry described a situation in which a disagreement turned physical. He claimed William had made fun of Meghan during the altercation, and Harry was hurt in the process.
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Harry also revealed that he thought William was jealous that the Invictus Games had been created, and he made the contentious claim that his brother had influenced his choice to dress in a Nazi costume that received harsh criticism.
