Prince Harry’s heartbreaking six-word question after Princess Diana’s funeral service
Prince Harry asked a heartbreaking question after the funeral of his mother Princess Diana in 1997, according to a new book published ahead of the anniversary of her death.
Craig Brown, in A Voyage Around The Queen, claims that after the service a 12-year-old Harry asked if people were sure his mother was dead.
Writing about the end of the service, the author wrote: “The 100-strong congregation ends the service with a rendition of ‘God Save the Queen’. After the service, Harry asks, ‘Are you sure Mummy’s really dead?’”
Mr Brown’s book was released a couple of days before the 27th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana in Paris today (August 31). Ahead of the anniversary, it was announced that Harry would host an event in New York City in September to commemorate his mother.
However, despite the anniversary, Prince William is not expected to join his brother when he leads an event honouring the Diana Award next month.
Announcing Harry as host on X, the CEO of the Diana Award Dr Tessy Ojo wrote: “In our 25th year, The Diana Award is delighted to be leading an event with Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex in New York this September.
“The event will be driven by young people and their insights on the biggest issues facing their generation today.”
While the Duke of Sussex is due to be running solo in New York City, his brother will not be. Earlier this month, the Express revealed that Prince William will not attend the Earthshot Innovation Summit taking place on September 24.
A source told the Express: “William is not due at the event because he has other plans. It’s not an event Wills was ever due to attend but I’m sure there will be speculation that he’s pulled out because Harry will be there. But it’s simply not true.
A source told the Express: “William is not due at the event because he has other plans. It’s not an event Wills was ever due to attend but I’m sure there will be speculation that he’s pulled out because Harry will be there. But it’s simply not true.”
But it has since been revealed the feuding brothers secretly met up this month for the funeral of their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes.
In March, both attended the Diana Legacy Awards at London’s Science Museum in different capacities. Whilst William attended in person, Harry appeared via video link from the USA.
In his speech, Harry said: “I’m sorry I can’t be there, I wish I could be there with you guys. So much of the future depends on you guys, and you know that.”
The Duke of Sussex also paid tribute to his mother, adding: “Thank you very much for inspiring so many others and at the same time protecting my mother’s legacy, I really appreciate that.
Meanwhile, Prince William also paid tribute to his mother who he said taught him that “everyone has the potential to give something back.
He explained: “I know that she would have been honoured to see a charity in her name doing such inspirational work to uplift young people from all corners of the globe. She taught me that everyone has the potential to give something back; that everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life.
“That legacy is something that both Catherine and I have sought to focus on through our work, as have the 50,000 young people who have received a Diana Award over the past 25 years. This evening’s Legacy Award is particularly special as it marks the 25th anniversary year of The Diana Award, a charity set up to reflect my mother’s belief that young people can change the world.
“I know that she would have been honoured to see a charity in her name doing such inspirational work to uplift young people from all corners of the globe.