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It is believed the Duke and the Duchess will take the opportunity to show their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – the tribute. The official unveiling event is set to take place on Thursday, July 1 at Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden. A large box is currently in place over the plinth.
The ceremony will mark what would have been the late Princess’ 60th birthday – and will be attended by Prince Harry.
The Telegraph revealed William, 39, wants to spend time in the presence of the statue before it is shared with the public.
Harry, 36, is also expected to have his own private moment at the site.
Due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions, the Royal Family decided to make big changes to the size of the reveal ceremony.
The Duke of Cambridge will now be joined by only Prince Harry and Diana’s close relatives.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed the changes in a statement released on Friday.
They said: “Prince William and Prince Harry will attend a small event to mark the unveiling of a statue they commissioned of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace on Thursday, July 1.
“In addition to close family of Diana, Princess of Wales, members of the statue committee, the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, and garden designer, Pip Morrison, will also be present.”
A royal source warned that the changes could affect the “tone” of the ceremony.
The insider told The Mirror: “This is a small event and a very personal moment for the family.
“Plans have been scaled back due to the current Covid-19 restrictions and media arrangements reflect both the size and tone of the event.”
The Duke of Sussex left his home in California on Friday and is self-isolating in the UK ahead of the event.
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