Not even the memory of his mother on his 61st birthday managed to reunite Princes William and Harry on July 1.
The Duke of Sussex Harry thanked the Diana Award winners for ‘keeping their fire alive’ at the virtual ceremony, while the heir to the throne of England sent a letter saying she would be ‘very proud’ of what they achieved.
Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the The Diana Award it is given by the charity of the same name and is supported by his two sons, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.
The prestigious award honors people ages 9 to 25 for their social action and humanitarian work. The award ceremony honored 180 young philanthropists from 29 countries around the world, including 40 from the UK.
According to the award page, it highlights exceptional young people who have demonstrated their ability to inspire and mobilize their own generation to serve their communities through campaigning, volunteering, fundraising, fighting injustice or overcoming extreme challenges. of the life. Although their causes and backgrounds are varied, what they all have in common is that they are changing their communities and the world.
In his letter, Prince William wrote: ‘Many of you are facing great challenges in difficult times, but you are tirelessly breaking down barriers to create a better future for all of us. ‘Thank you for your compassion, bravery and sheer determination. You truly are the embodiment of my mother’s legacy and I know she would be so proud of all of you.”
“I think there is no better way to celebrate his life and work than by recognizing the amazing people who put so much time and effort into helping those around them.”
Both William and his brother, Prince Harry, support the Diana Prize, which is the only charity named after their mother. The Diana Award was established in 1999 in memory of the Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The charity runs anti-bullying and mentoring programmes, while also rewarding young people who do inspiring work.
This August 31 marks 25 years since Princess Diana died after a car accident in Paris. Last year, William and Harry got together to unveil a statue of the late princess in Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden. In a joint statement they said: “Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character, qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better.” . “Every day, we wish that she was still with us, and our hope is that this statue will forever be seen as a symbol of her life and her legacy.” (AND)
Source: Eluniverso
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