A Major Event Honoring Princess Diana “Is Being Seriously Considered,” and It “Might Heal the Rift” Between Harry and William, Per Royal Source
King Charles has reportedly "raised no objection."
Next August will mark 30 years since Princess Diana died, and although it’s been reported that Prince Harry is planning a documentary to mark the milestone, a new report in the Daily Mail claims that a service of thanksgiving is being planned to honor the late royal's life.
Per columnist Ephraim Hardcastle, King Charles has “raised no objection” to the religious service, which would follow in the footsteps of the 10th anniversary event that was held at the Wellington Barracks Guards’ Chapel in London.
Prince William and Prince Harry remain estranged, but Hardcastle noted, “While the boys seem to have rejected any chance of working together, the religious event might help heal the rift.” Now the Daily Mail’s diary editor, Richard Eden, has spoken to another source who confirmed “a service including both brothers is being seriously considered.”
Prince Harry and Prince William view tributes to Princess Diana at Kensington Palace on the 20th anniversary of her death.
Prince William is said to have rejected participating in any kind of documentary for the anniversary, but the service would give him the chance to publicly remember his mother in an "inspirational way," Eden reported.
“William could celebrate his mother’s life by giving a reading," the insider told Eden. "That would be far more dignified than appearing in a television programme that would inevitably be portrayed as a rival to whatever Harry might make. And it would also serve to bring the brothers together.”
A spokesperson for the Prince of Wales denied to comment on how William will mark the anniversary next year.
Harry and William speak on stage at the Concert for Diana in 2007 marking 10 years since her death.
The news comes after Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, released his new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, last month. Earl Spencer recently told Marie Claire how Diana gave the monarchy “an injection of relevance and glamour.”
“For many people before Diana came along, the Royal Family was a totally acceptable, benign relic from the past, and relics from the past can soon lose all relevance,” he noted.
