It’s been 20 years since the death of Britain’s Princess Diana of Wales, the beloved royal who captured the world’s hearts. Now, her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, have decided to honor their late mother by erecting a statue in her likeness at Kensington Palace. On January 28, the palace released a statement on Twitter detailing the princes’ vision for an artwork, which is to be commissioned by a committee and paid for by privately raised funds.
“It has been twenty years since our mother’s death and the time is right to recognise her positive impact in the UK and around the world with a permanent statute,” said the princes in the statement. “Our mother touched so many lived. We hope the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on her life and her legacy.”
The statue in question is will be unveiled sometime later in 2017.
