Princes William and Harry to attend separate events in tribute to Diana

Prince William and Prince Harry will both be participating in an event on Thursday to honor their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

According to Kensington Palace, Prince William, who is also known as the Prince of Wales, will be attending the Diana Legacy Awards ceremony in London. He is scheduled to deliver a speech to commemorate the charity's 25th anniversary.

This photograph prompted "kill notices" from international photo agencies over concerns it had been manipulated.

This photograph prompted "kill notices" from international photo agencies over concerns it had been manipulated.

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A video message from her brother Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will also be shown. The news was reported by PA Media, citing local press.

The appearances of the pair at the event do not involve collaboration, but it is rare for them to participate in the same event since Harry resigned from royal duties.

Meanwhile, William's presence at the event is happening at a time when there is a lot of speculation about the status and well-being of Catherine, Princess of Wales. This speculation increased after Kensington Palace released a family photo of her, which was later discovered to have been digitally altered.

Kate has been out of the public eye for several months since undergoing an abdominal operation at a London hospital. The palace mentioned that the surgery was planned, but it required Kate to clear her schedule of upcoming events due to a long recovery period.

The palace probably thought that releasing a photo on Mother's Day would help ease the growing confusion and worry about Kate. However, the photo sparked controversy when international photo agencies pulled it, citing worries about potential digital manipulation.

Kate apologized for editing a photo, calling it an "experiment." However, she did not clarify why or how she edited the image. No new pictures of the princess have been released since.

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Every other year, the Diana Legacy Awards honor young leaders in memory of Princess Diana, as supported by her sons, William and Harry.

Two years after Diana’s death in a car crash in Paris, they were established.

William is set to meet the award winners after the event on Thursday. Harry will reportedly make his contribution virtually as he now lives in the United States with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, following their split from the working royals in 2020.

The relationship between the brothers has turned cold. In his memoir "Spare," Harry mentioned that William once attacked him during a disagreement and described him as "difficult," "rude," and "abrasive."

Although they have been seen together at royal events commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III, as well as events honoring Diana's legacy, they have not interacted much in public otherwise.

CNN’s Simon Cullen contributed reporting

Editor's P/S:

The upcoming Diana Legacy Awards ceremony marks a poignant occasion, bringing together Prince William and Prince Harry to honor their late mother's legacy. Their participation highlights the enduring impact of Princess Diana's charitable work and the continued support her sons provide to young leaders. While it is encouraging to see the brothers united in this endeavor, the lingering tensions between them, as evidenced by Harry's recent memoir, cast a shadow over the event.

The controversy surrounding the digitally altered Mother's Day photograph of Princess Kate further underscores the challenges faced by the royal family in the age of social media. The palace's attempt to quell speculation about Kate's well-being backfired, raising questions about the authenticity of the image and the extent to which the public can trust the information released by the royal household. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in the dissemination of royal news. dynamic, the Diana Legacy Awards ceremony provides an opportunity for them to unite in honoring their mother's memory.