The card showed the trio (withoutPrince Charles) posing behind a couch, although the statue seems to show Diana with a different haircut than the holiday card portrait.
Kensington Palace announced that “the portrait and style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion.”
Prince William and Prince Harry unveil a statue of their mother, Princess Diana, at Kensington Gardens.Alamy Stock Photo
Prince William, 39, andPrince Harry, 36, reunited on Thursday, what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday, to unveil the statue in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace.
Prince William and Prince Harry.Alamy Stock Photo
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The brothers said in a joint statement: “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,” they continued. They also thanked “all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive.”
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