Prince William and Prince Harry separately offered their congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Diana Award, a charity established in honor of their late mother. On Wednesday, Prince William shared a letter praising the “extraordinary” young people for their “kindness and compassion” and expressing how proud their mother would be.
In his letter, Prince William wrote: “Congratulations on receiving the Diana Award! I am very proud of the impact each of you has had on your communities and beyond. You are motivated by kindness and compassion, and through that, you all change the world for the better.
He continued: “In this special 25th anniversary year of the Diana Award, it is wonderful to see young people from around the world being recognized. » William also acknowledged the challenges many recipients faced, adding: “Despite this, I am heartened to see what inspiring young people like you can achieve. »
Prince William concluded by saying: “I know that my mother, in whose memory you are receiving the Diana Award today, would be immensely proud of you. I hope this award helps you further advocate for yourself and support those around you.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry recorded a video message for the virtual ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, during which he will address the winners. He will be seen in conversation with Legacy Award winners Chiara Riyanti Hutapea Zhang from Indonesia and Christina Williams from Jamaica.
Harry’s message centered on his mother’s belief in the power of young people to create change, saying: “My mother’s belief in the power of young people to create positive change continues to inspire me. » He also spoke about global challenges, including climate change, mental health and systemic injustices, and emphasized that Diana’s legacy lives on through the efforts of young people to inspire action.
The royal brothers, despite sharing a bond through price, have not reconciled since their public fallout, exacerbated by allegations Harry made about William and Catherine in his Netflix documentary and memoir. Spare. The brothers have maintained separate appearances at several recent events.
This year, the Diana Award celebrates its 25th anniversary and will reward 200 young people from 45 countries for their social action and humanitarian efforts.
