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Prince Harry will publicly meet his brother William for the first time since April 17. The brothers will attend the much-anticipated unveiling of the statue of Princess Diana in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, believed to have been the late Princess of Wales’ favourite spot in her London residence.
The statue, privately funded by the brothers, had been originally commissioned to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana and has been created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.
The garden has also been rearranged to complement the sculpture and create a “calmer and more reflective setting” for the new art piece, the Palace has said.
William and Harry’s once deep bond has become incredibly strained following the decision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to step back as senior royals.
The damaging claims made by the Sussexes against the Firm are believed to have increased the rift between the brothers.
However, Prince Harry and Prince William have “been in contact” ahead of today’s poignant tribute to Princess Diana”, one source told the Mirror.
The Dukes are understood to have an “unspoken agreement” to put their differences aside as they prepare to celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of Princess Diana.
Only a handful of guests will attend the event – including close family of Princess Diana, the sculptor and members of the statue committee.
Among the most notable absentees, there will be the Queen, who is undertaking a week of engagements in Scotland, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.
While Kate is believed to have already viewed the statue with her three children in a private family moment, she is said not to be in attendance today due to the need of slashing the number of guests to maintain the event COVID-safe.
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