Princess Diana Statue: Prince William and Harry unveil statue of their late mother Diana, Princess of Wales

The statue of the Princess Diana is surrounded by three children and depicts Diana in the later years of her life. The bronze statue, by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, was commissioned by Prince William and Prince Harry in 2017, and aims to recognise the Princess’s positive impact in the UK and around the world, and reflect her warmth, elegance and energy.

The statue stands in the Palace’s newly-conserved Sunken Garden, with an updated planting scheme designed by Pip Morrison featuring a number of the Princess’s favourite blooms.

Prince William and Harry said in a joint statement: “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.”

Princess Diana statue installed in the Sunken Garden on the grounds of Kensington Palace.

Princess Diana statue installed in the Sunken Garden on the grounds of Kensington Palace.

The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex also thanked the statue’s sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley, and the garden designer, Pip Morrison and their teams for their outstanding work: ” Thank you to Ian Rank-Broadley, Pip Morrison and their teams for their outstanding work, to the friends and donors who helped make this happen, and to all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive.”

Princess Diana statue’s sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley

It was a special family day for Prince William, Prince Harry, Diana’s siblings and close relatives. Due to the coronavirus restrictions the number of guests was reduced to 13 family members and close friends.

It was Prince William and Prince Harry’s first appearance together since the brothers attended the funeral of their grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, in April 2021.

It was a special family day for Prince William, Prince Harry, Diana’s siblings and close relatives. Due to the coronavirus restrictions the number of guests was reduced to 13 family members and close friends.