Prince Harry paid a touching tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana, following his brother Prince William‘s departure from the prestigious 2024 Diana Legacy Awards event.
The Duke of Sussex joined a video call to congratulate the deserving winners of the awards, which were established in memory of Princess Diana to recognize young individuals who have made a positive impact on others’ lives.
Speaking from California after Prince William had left the event at the Science Museum in London, Prince Harry commended the recipients for their significant influence on numerous individuals and highlighted the ripple effect of their inspirational actions.
Expressing his regret for not being able to attend the ceremony in person, Prince Harry sincerely apologized to the award winners through the video link, stating, “I wish I could be there with you guys.”
He conveyed his gratitude for their dedication to inspiring others and upholding his mother’s legacy, acknowledging the efforts made in Princess Diana’s honor.
Meanwhile, Prince William and his wife honored Princess Diana by commemorating the 25th anniversary of the charity established in her name, aiming to promote her values and legacy through their philanthropic initiatives.
Following the announcement of the award winners, Prince William interacted with them and marveled at the diverse range of topics they addressed.
Dr. Tessie Ojo, CEO of the Diana Award, expressed appreciation for the support extended by both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex as they marked the organization’s 25th anniversary.
The Diana Awards are an annual occurrence, with the Legacy Award Ceremony held biannually to celebrate 20 exceptional young leaders who exemplify Princess Diana’s commitment to making a positive impact.
The Legacy Award is highly prestigious, recognizing the outstanding social action endeavors of individuals aged 9 to 25 who are dedicated to inspiring others.
While in the past, Prince Harry and Prince William used to jointly congratulate the recipients at the awards evening, recent years have seen them sending individual video messages.
Since Prince Harry’s decision to step back from his royal duties in early 2020, the brothers have been actively involved with the charity separately, signifying a shift in their roles within the organization.
Established as the sole charity in honor of Princess Diana, the Diana Award embodies her belief in the transformative power of young individuals to effect positive change in the world.
Despite the challenges faced over the past year, including Prince Charles’s coronation in May 2023 and Prince Harry’s visit to Clarence House following news of the King’s cancer diagnosis, the brothers have reportedly not met face-to-face.
As they continue on separate paths, the enduring legacy of Princess Diana remains a unifying force in their shared commitment to empowering youth and fostering social impact.
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