Princes William and Harry Appear Separately for Award in Late Mother Princess Diana’s Name
30.06.2023 - 22:59
/ usmagazine.com
Prince William and Prince Harry united — separately — to celebrate young change-makers with the Diana Award in honor of their late mother, Princess Diana.
The brothers appeared in their own respective videos on Friday, June 30, for the 2023 ceremony, which paid tribute to outstanding youth working to make the world a better place. William, 41, opened the event with a speech while Harry, 38, introduced a group from this year’s winners.
The Prince of Wales, for his part, was introduced by former Diana Legacy Award winner Hannah Hodgson and praised her — and all the winners — for the “challenges they have overcome” to reach their goals.
“What unites them is their courage, compassion and a relentless dedication to improving the lives of others. … Today, we recognize the power of all young people to inspire meaningful change,” he said in his video, which aired via YouTube. “To everyone watching, these stories remind us why organizations like The Diana Award are so important. It is a reminder that when we invest in young people, when we provide them with the tools and opportunities to make a difference, they can truly change the world. A belief shared by my mother, and one I am proud to continue in her name.”
Harry, meanwhile, made an appearance later in the program in a separate pre-recorded segment alongside 2021 Diana Legacy Award recipient Vee Kativhu.
“When someone steps up to be of service, they automatically join this collective. No one is ever a conduit for change alone. Each one of us has the ability to help create a more equitable world,” Harry shared. “The brilliant award recipients we’re honoring today are proof of that. They exemplify the notion that when we use our voices, change really can happen.”