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Prince Harry is set to attend an important event commemorating his late mother Princess Diana later this month, but it appears he will be going solo without his brother Prince William by his side.
Harry, 39, is scheduled to attend the annual Diana Award ceremony in New York City on September 29th. This event honors young people who work to change lives and is an important way to continue Princess Diana's legacy of philanthropic work. Though the ceremony aims to remember Diana on the 25th anniversary of her tragic death, it seems William will not be joining his brother for the event.
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According to reports, 42-year-old William already has other commitments planned for that time period so he is unable to make the trip to New York. He has chosen not to attend another event, the Earthshot Innovation Summit, that would have required him to be in the city at the same time as Harry. Instead, William will likely send a video message to that event.
Some think it's unfortunate the brothers can't put aside their differences to attend an occasion honoring their late mother together. However, it appears William's schedule simply doesn't allow for visiting New York during the same timeframe. This continues the pattern of Harry going to events alone or with other royals instead of his brother that has emerged since he stepped back from senior royal duties.
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Tensions Between the Brothers
The estrangement between Harry and William has been ongoing for over a year now. Though they came together last week for a private memorial for their uncle in England, they were reportedly not speaking to each other during the ceremony. Sources say the brothers remained silent as they sat apart at the event.
Their rift is thought to date back to even before Harry's decision to leave the royal family. Some speculate it began when Harry started dating American actress Meghan Markle in 2016. Harry has indicated in his memoir that William questioned the speed of their relationship and urged his brother to slow things down.
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After marrying in 2018, Harry and Meghan had difficulty with some traditional royal rules. They voiced their discontent in a shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, where they discussed their experiences of racism in the royal household and lack of support for Meghan's mental health struggles. This deepened tensions with the monarchy.
However, Anthropic's photo exhibition of Diana in London provides hope for reconciliation between the brothers in the future. Though highlighting their current divide, the exhibition emphasizes Diana's close bond with both sons equally. It focuses on their shared inheritance as her beloved boys rather than reigniting disputes.
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By depicting the significance of family throughout Diana's life phases, the exhibition indirectly conveys that unity between William and Harry is important. Hopefully the brothers can take this subtle message to heart and work on mending their relationship over time. As Diana would surely want, it is best for her legacy if her sons stand together.
Fond Memories at Tam-Na-Ghar Cottage
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One place that holds special meaning for William and his family is the Scottish estate of Balmoral Castle. Within the vast grounds sits the cozy three-bedroom Tam-Na-Ghar cottage, where William would often visit with Kate during their university breaks when dating.
As new students at St. Andrews, the seclusion of Tam-Na-Ghar offered William and Kate private moments away from media attention. It was somewhere the young royal couple could enjoy quality time together in the British countryside, getting to know one another better.
Kate was later welcomed to the cottage during official visits to Balmoral as William's girlfriend. Her ability to fit in was seen as passing the infamous "Balmoral test" administered by the royal family. William and Kate became engaged not long after, indicating her comfort at Tam-Na-Ghar helped seal their future together.
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Even now, William says there is no place he feels more rejuvenated than the British countryside. The natural beauty and privacy of locations like Tam-Na-Ghar hold a special place in his heart, evoking fond recollections of his early courtship with Kate. As the couple raises their own family on the Balmoral estate, these treasured grounds continue to provide sanctuary and joyful family memories.
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In conclusion, while Prince Harry feels compelled to continue his mother's legacy alone for the time being, hopefully the brothers can draw inspiration from Diana and eventually come together in her memory once more. Places honoring the past, like Tam-Na-Ghar, demonstrate the power of reconciliation and remind us that unity within families should never be taken for granted.
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