If she were alive today, Princess Diana would be celebrating her 60th birthday this year. She is of course no longer with us, but we commemorate her as a truly unique icon of our times. Diana lives on everywhere - from her family to fashion. And of course, in the way she put compassion centre stage.
The Princess’ sons Princes William and Harry, their wives and children are her living legacy. In their different ways, Diana’s boys are both inspired by her. The Princess taught them the importance of kindness, empathy and emotional openness. These qualities are priceless (1) as William prepares to reign as a 21st-century King with his elegant Queen Catherine by his side, while Harry and Meghan forge their own path in America, where Diana felt so much at home, and where they aim to take on her mantle (2) as a modern-day Prince and Princess of Hearts.
William and Kate: a perfect partnership
If you find someone you love in life, you must hang onto (3) it, and look after it,” Diana once told William. “And if you are lucky enough to find someone who loves you, then you must protect it.” He took her words to heart.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary in April, have the kind of relationship the Princess dreamed of. They met at university in Scotland, where friendship blossomed (4) into romance. With a strong set of shared values, they're mutually supportive and cherish each other's company. Together they make an unbeatable team, whether they're taking on the challenges of their royal role or of their role as parents.
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Since proposing with his beloved mother's ring, William has showered Kate with love tokens, including a £40,000 Cartier necklace, a Cartier Ballon Bleu watch to match her engagement ring, and an eternity band set with brilliant-cut diamonds to mark the arrival of their first child. Now mum and dad to three gorgeous children, they look more in love than ever.
Harry and Meghan: California dreaming
The Princess' adored younger son and his wife are living a life she always dreamed of, bringing up their little ones free from protocol in the sunshine of Santa Barbara, California. Harry believes he and Meghan would have had Diana's blessing for their controversial decision to step back from royal life. "I think she saw it coming," he has said. "I certainly felt her presence throughout."
The Duke is confident that, had the two women in his life known each other, they "would be thick as thieves (5)" and "best friends".
Certainly Diana would have approved of the couple's championing of diversity and inclusion, and, as a great communicator herself, intrigued by their media projects aimed at "bringing forward different perspectives and voices".
Just as William and Kate did, Harry and Meghan have paid touching tribute to the Princess in the naming of their daughter. Like Princess Charlotte, Lilibet, born on 4 June, has the second name Diana.
1. Priceless = So valuable it is impossible to state its price.
2. To take on someone’s mantle = To take on their role
3. To hang onto something = To keep hold of something
4. To blossom = To flower, literally or figuratively
5.To be as thick as thieves = To be on close terms, very friendly with someone
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