Without Charles and Elizabeth II: Monument to Princess Diana unveiled in London

Princes William and Harry unveiled a monument to their mother together on July 1. It was on this day that Princess Diana was supposed to be 60 years old. The edition told in more detail with the BBC.

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Harry and William - about Diana on the opening day of the monument

“We remember her love, resilience and strong character. These qualities have helped her do good deeds around the world and change countless lives for the better. We hope that this statue will forever symbolize her life and legacy,” the princess’s sons said.

The opening of the monument took place against the background of serious problems in the family. Although William and Harry were united at the ceremony, the close relationship between the brothers shattered a little.

“We are bound together for the rest of our lives,” Harry said in 2018 about his relationship with his older brother.

A lot has changed since then.

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Sources claim that communication between brothers is minimized with mutual discontent and distrust.

How the monument was opened

The opening of the monument took place very modestly and quietly, with the participation of only the closest people - Princes William and Harry, two sisters of Princess Diana, his brother and members of the committee for the creation of the monument.

William and Harry went together to the garden near Kensington Palace, where they unveiled the monument. Harry was talking about something lively with his two aunts and uncle.

None of the princes performed during the opening ceremony. The atmosphere was friendly, there were no signs of relationship problems.

The two brothers even laughed together as they prepared to remove the veil from the bronze statue. Harry and William did not want their spoiled relationship to be the main thing on this day. They dedicated it to their mom and her legacy.

There was everything between them - childhood rivalry, mutual teasing, quarrels, but the close connection between them was obvious. They were united by a common grief and a common attempt to cope with it. Love and affection were evident in everything they said about each other.

But nevertheless, the seemingly inextricable bonds weakened.

Robert Lacey analyzed exactly what went wrong in his book, Battle of Brothers.

“The British royal family is not supposed to be perfect,” he writes. “And the fact that the brothers are not friends at the moment does not negate the value and importance of the royal family. If the breakup ends in some kind of reconciliation, it might set an example for all of us."

But for now, the brothers are united in terms of the monument and in general everything related to the legacy of their mother. William and Harry jointly commissioned the monument and supervised the progress of the work.

If the ceremony does not melt the ice between them, then nothing can.

“I think the opening ceremony will be very emotional,” Tessie Oyo, head of the Diana Prize Foundation, said before the opening. “The sons’ thoughts will focus on their mother, and this is very important. We will see it through their eyes."

Royal Sun photographer Arthur Edwards spent 45 years observing the Windsors' lives through his lens. He saw everything - the people's adoration of Diana and sincere sympathy for her sons after the death of the princess. On the day of the opening of the monument, he is especially sad.

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“I would say this: If this doesn’t break the ice between them, nothing will,” he said. “This is their mother, the person they loved more than anyone in the world, and if they don’t understand what a great moment this is and don’t shake each other’s hands, don’t find a kind word for each other, what can you do.”

The appearance of William and Harry near their mother's statue and their childhood home, Kensington Palace, evokes many memories.

Princess Diana continues to influence the royal family today. The statue will be a recognition of this fact - as well as a new place of pilgrimage in London.

Those who know William and Harry hope this day will bring something more. And under the gaze of their mother, they will be able to put aside mutual scores and disappointments - they will begin to heal their wounds.

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