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With the unveiling of the drama of the nuggets of the statue ofprincess diana less than 24 hours away,Prince William andPrince Harry The enlargement of the rift has everything but eclipses what should be a moving opportunity celebrating the life and inheritance of their mother. On July 1, the 60th anniversary of Diana, a statue ordered by William and Harry in 2017 will be unveiled in the poured garden of the Kensington Palace, where the princes lived with their mother untilHis tragic death in 1997. William and Harry organize a small gathering with the Spencer family and a group of people involved in the creation of the statue,Celebration Pared-Down due to COVID restrictions.

But in the days preceding the very awaited ceremony, a number of surprising and last-minute changes have taken place as many royal observers are waiting to see if the sons of Diana can or do not meet at a time when they do not even speak even . "It was extraordinary to see an event that was to be so positive so positively in another tragedy of the royal family," said a sourceBetter life. "It's hard to imagine how everyone has faced pressure."

As you go, there are royals who have decided to organize the long-awaited statue of Diana privately before the revealing of profound personal reasons. Read it to know who ensures that the public event does not deprive them of a private moment.

Before joining Harry, the Spencer family and a small assembly of people involved in the draft statue, it was reported that William andCatherine Duchess willVisit the statue of Diana privately withPrince George,Princess charlotte, andPrince Louis before the unveiling of the official Thursday. According to several reports, William WillBring his family to the casting garden At Kensington Palace (which is also the London House of Cambridge) to see the statue before the audience gets his first look at the new installation. (A large box is currently blocking the statue of the public view.) In this way, they can spend time paying their respect.

According to a report inThe mirrorearlier this week,Kate was to attend the official ceremony, but a change of last minute plans due to an extension of COVID restrictions, which included the prohibition of the prohibition of the media and a list of considerably reduced guests - the duchess is no longer planned in case of unveiling . "Now it's confirmed that Harry will be there, Catherine no longer must go to support William if he had to deal with this poignant event alone," said a sourceBetter life. "Because all that concerns the ceremony changes so fast, with someNew reports that brothers can spend time together then, Kate does what she did toPrince PhilipFuneral, which consists of retreating and letting the two men alone alone. "

Last week,Better life The Kate reported would attend the unveiling statue, acting as"A bridge" between the brothers. But with the new ceremony projects, another source concluded: "Catherine did everything she could to bring William and Harry together together. She wants this gathering ends because she realizes the two brothers needed, not Only to cope with this occasion moving, but for the future when William becomes king and will need the support of his brother. Unfortunately, there is nothing to indicate that it is in the cards right now. "

Royal sources toldBetter life Harry also plans to see the statue of his private mother before the ceremony. From now on, nothing has been officially announced.

William plans to bring his children to see the statue of their grandmother before he is unveiled to the general public "is in agreement with everything he has done to keep the memory of Diana alive for them", said an initiateBetter life.

In 2017, to mark the 20th anniversary of Diana's death, William shared how he teaches his children on the grandmother they will never know in the documentaryDiana, our mother: her life and her inheritance. "We have more pictures around the house now of her and we talk a little about her," he said. "It's hard, for obviously, Catherine did not know her, so she can not really provide this level of detail, so I'm doing, GEORGE and Charlotte in bed regularly, talk about her and just try their Remember that there are two grandmothers, there were two grandmothers in their lives. So it's important that they know who she was and existed. "

This year, Mother's Day at U.K., William and Kate posted touching images of George's, Charlotte's and Louis'Maps by hand to "Granny Diana". George fires birds flying over a tree by a sunny day with the words: "Dear Granny Diana, Happy Happy Mothers' Day. I love you a lot and think of you always, sending a lot of George's love." Charlotte decorated his card with a big heart surrounded by butterflies and flowers stickers, writing, "Dear Granny Diana I think of you in the Mother's Day. I love you a lot." Then she added these heartbreaking words: "Dad is missing. A lot of love Charlotte." Louis finger painted his card and signed his name down.

"It is perfectly logical that the Cambridge duke would like to mark this opportunity in private with his wife and children," said an initiateBetter life. "He believes it's something that should be done in a respectful and private way. It should not be eclipsed by any of the other drama that engulfed the ceremony."

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The rift between William and Harry led to endless complications by formalizing the ceremony for the unveiling. In the early stages of planning, it was agreed that there would be a collective speech of the brothers, but now William and Harry will make their statements. After leaving Harry for America, the joint participation of the brothers when planning meetings has ceased. Sources toldBetter life The Duke of Sussex was kept informed by e-mails and calls from the committee.

The Express reported thatHarry will meet William Face to face Thursday at the ceremony for the first time since April when they were spotted to speak brieflyAfter the funeral of Prince Philip. "Nothing really changed between them in the last year," said a royal initiateBetter life. "Now, William and Harry are obliged to be together again for a very emotional period with a lot of distance between them. It has been a nightmare for everyone, including family and friends who want to support both William And Harry and walking on the eggs shells on how to offer them both support without alienating one or the other. "

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A told sourceThe sun that William and Harry havehad minimal contact Save for some exchanges of text, but the royal biographerRobert LaceyRecountNewsweek Harry is "Ready to recognize The role that has joined unhappy moments, especially in the so-called blind early in 2020. "However, it may not be the Duke of Sussex which is ready to apologize. Lacey reports that Meghan is "stick to his firearms" and William "does not seem to be ready to concede anything."

Meghan chose to stay in California with their children,ARCHIE MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSORand their newborn daughter,Lilibret Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, rather than attending the unveiling.

Hugo Vickers, anotherRoyal Biographer, RecountThe Express That he believes "Harry is so under the thumb of Meghan", noting that a reconciliation is not really possible before emerge from that. "Vickers added," It's a very unpleasant situation and I do not think it's going to be the right time this week. "

Another source saidBetter life, "If there is no progress made after the unveiling, when William and Harry come to face something they had planned jointly only four years ago to honor their mother first and foremost. is not bad past, it would be very sad. Diana always wanted the sons are there for the other. It's something that Diana would never have imagined happen. "

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Diane Clehane is a reporter based in New York and author of Imagine Diana and Diana: the secrets of his style .