Here's Why Prince William and Prince Harry Ditched "Disastrous" Rival Speeches
There was a fair amount of drama going into Prince William and Prince Harry's reunion at Princess Diana's statue unveiling, but the brothers tabled their differences and for the event—and TBH it went super well! And now royal author (and consultant on The Crown) Robert Lacey is out here telling People that William and Harry were "not sweeping [their differences] under the carpet but acknowledging more important things and doing that in a way that warmed everyone's heart."
Love to hear it. Also, FYI, the brothers were expected to give individual speeches at the event, but instead issued a joint statement. As Lacey says, "It was a very well-judged decision not to have speeches. The idea of rival speeches could have been disastrous, but to bring out a considered joint statement was perfect and shows a way ahead."
In their speech, Wills and Harry 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 she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy."
While the statue unveiling itself clearly went well, unfortunately William and Harry didn't get a chance to connect after. “Despite William and Harry coming together this week for the sole cause of commemorating their mother’s legacy, Harry is very much on the outside," a source told The Mirror. "It was nothing more, there was nothing to discuss. Things are still far too raw for William and other members of the family to entertain Harry, so it's best to let things lie for the moment.”
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