Prince Harry and Prince William honored their late mother, Princess Diana, at a memorial event. However, here’s a little heads up: they weren’t kickin’ it in the same room. Although the brothers prepared for a rare joint appearance at the Diana Legacy Award event at the London Science Museum, Harry traveled across the pond.
Instead, he joined virtually from his home base in California. According to reports, the plan was for William to take the stage first, deliver his speech, and present 20 awards during the ceremony. William flew solo to the event, as his wife, Kate Middleton, remains noticeably absent.
After concluding his part, Harry virtually joined the gathering. Notably, the event is a tribute to Princess Diana’s belief in the power of young people to enact positive change and make a difference in the world.
Royal Rift Continues Between Prince William and Prince Harry
According to reports, Harry planned to wait until William exited the stage before making his virtual appearance. Honestly, that still signals ongoing tension in their bromance. Let’s call it an “icy” relationship.
As is public knowledge, the brother’s feud escalated after Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey and their Netflix special. However, it reached a climax with the announcement of Harry’s memoir, where he candidly discussed the details of their rift.
Allegations of Physical Altercation
Amid their funny appearance to honor their late mom, Harry’s claims that Prince William physically confronted him in 2019 resurfaced. Do you remember when William allegedly grabbed Harry by the collar, tore off his necklace, and pushed him to the ground?
The incident allegedly happened after Harry raised concerns about labeling Meghan as “difficult,” “rude,” and “abrasive.” The brother’s decision to participate separately in the event made it clearer that tension is still ongoing. It’s a tough scene if you ask me.
Brotherly Division
In 2023, Harry and William participated in the legacy event honoring their late mother in contrasting ways. Harry then took part in a Q&A in Los Angeles while Prince William recorded a video message.
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Established two years after Princess Diana’s passing in 1997, the Diana Award aims to empower young people to make positive changes in their communities. This year, it marked its 25th anniversary. Remarkably, it is the sole charitable organization to bear the Duchess of Cornwall’s name.
This year, the brothers’ separate attendance follows recent reports of Harry contacting William during his visit to the U.K. This was particularly amidst their father, King Charles’s cancer diagnosis. However, their attempt to reconcile reportedly proved futile.
According to a royal insider, the Prince of Wales’ “major concern is his wife,” Kate Middleton, and he wasn’t bothered by not seeing Harry. The source added, “It would be the normal run of things to go and see your sister-in-law, who’s had a serious operation, and your niece and nephews. But it isn’t normal. It’s terribly sad.”
Prince William Honors Princess Diana’s Legacy
“Both Catherine and I have sought to focus on through our work,” Prince William stated during the event. “And we have 50,000 young people who have received the Diana Award over the past 25 years.” He added, “I am so proud to see my mother’s belief manifested in the amazing young people receiving the Legacy Award tonight.”
While the occasion marked a huge milestone for the royal family, especially Harry, and Williams, the event comes amid a backdrop of turbulence. As King Charles III, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February, keeps standing down from his royal duties, eyes are also on Kate as she recovers from an alleged abdominal procedure she underwent in January.
Kate’s Recovery Delays Royal Duties
An official statement released by Kensington Palace previously noted that Kate’s anticipated recovery time would extend beyond Easter, keeping her from returning to her royal duties.
However, amidst scrutiny over removing a social media post featuring Kate and her children celebrating the U.K. Mother’s Day from prominent news outlets, the Princess of Wales issued a statement regarding the matter.
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