Prince Harry
His voice faltered at these words about his mother
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Prince Harry’s voice falters as he talks about his late mother Princess Diana in a new video message.
Prince Harry, 36, seems to have a lump in his throat as he pays tribute to his late mother Princess Diana, † 36, in a video message on Monday (June 28). During a virtual appearance at the Diana Awards ceremony, the Duke of Sussex speaks movingly about the charity behind the event, which was created to commemorate the Princess of Wales to celebrate young leaders who are changing the world.
Prince Harry: He talks about Princess Diana in a halting voice
Despite all the argument with his brother Prince William, 39, Harry also includes him in his speech and apparently wants to signal a united front: “Honor my brother this week [Prinz William] and me the day that would have been my mother’s 60th birthday and she would have been so proud of you all to live an authentic life with meaning and compassion for others, “says Harry. His voice changes, falters and intensifies, when he talks about his beloved mother. Harry was just 12 and William was 15 when Diana died in a car accident in 1997. She was 36 years old. Harry continued, “Our mother believed that young people have the power to change the world . She believed in your strength because she saw it day in and day out and saw a boundless enthusiasm and passion in the faces of young people. ” Harry adds about his wife, Duchess Meghan, 39, “Meg and I basically believe that our world is on the threshold of change, a real change for the good of all.”
Prince Harry delivers message on behalf of Princess Diana
Tessy Ojo, director of the Diana Award charity, said in an interview with People about Harry’s speech: “It is a great honor that the Duke of Sussex brings this wonderful message of congratulations to the young people. For him, to the young people saying that his mother would be proud of her means so much. It’s a great honor that he is proud of the young people and their work and it’s such a big pat on the back for them and their families. Every time their sons come over speaking the pride they have in the work that is being done on their behalf, I enjoy it so much. “
Guest list for the unveiling of the Diana statue reduced to a small circle
The California-based prince is back in the UK, where he and Prince William, 39, will attend the unveiling of the Diana statue next Thursday (July 1st). The invitations to the Kensington Palace ceremony have been severely reduced in recent days due to pandemic-related restrictions. Originally over 100 guests were expected. That guest list has now been reduced to William, Harry, Diana’s immediate family, the statue committee, sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and garden designer Pip Morrison. William’s wife, Duchess Catherine, 39, will be absent from the unveiling of the Diana statue, and Kate’s absence, amid her husband’s arguments with his younger brother, speaks volumes. Officially, it is said that Kate wants to keep the number of guests down. “I think it’s a perfect ‘excuse’ for Catherine to keep the numbers down. William is sick of the drama and Catherine doesn’t need to be dragged in,” said a royal source.
Sources used: New York Post, People Magazine