<p>This year marks the 20th death anniversary of Princess Diana and Kensington Palace on Sunday confirmed that her sons Prince William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley&nbsp;to create a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-princes-commission-statue-to-honour-late-mother-princess-diana-11817" target="_blank"> statue</a> of their mother.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are pleased to announce that they have chosen Ian Rank-Broadley as the sculptor to create the statue of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales. <a href="https://t.co/bvHIH80yMF">pic.twitter.com/bvHIH80yMF</a></p>
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<p>In a statement Sunday, the two brothers reflected on their emotional past few months and the idea to&nbsp;create &quot;a fitting and lasting tribute to our mother&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kate-and-prince-william-are-expecting-their-third-child-kensington-palace-confirms-19856" target="_blank">William</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/watch-newly-engaged-couple-prince-harry-meghan-markle-talk-about-their-relationship-7121" target="_blank">Harry</a> said, &quot;We have been touched by the kind words and memories so many people have shared about our mother over these past few months. It is clear the significance of her work is still felt by many in the U.K. and across the world, even 20 years after her death.&quot;</p>

<p><em><strong>Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/princess-diana-in-her-own-words-4418" target="_blank">Princess Diana in her own words</a></strong></em></p>

<p>Commenting on Ian&#39;s work, they said, &quot;Ian is an extremely gifted sculptor and we know that he will create a fitting and lasting tribute to our mother. We look forward to unveiling the statue, which will allow all those who visit Kensington Palace to remember and celebrate her life and legacy.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley is not new to royal ranks as he has previously been responsible for the image of Queen Elizabeth II that has appeared on British coins since 1998. His work on Princess Diana&#39;s statue is expected to finish by 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statue&nbsp;once finished will be&nbsp;placed on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived.</p>


This year marks the 20th death anniversary of Princess Diana and Kensington Palace on Sunday confirmed that her sons Prince William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statue of their mother. The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry are pleased to announce that they have chosen Ian Rank-Broadley as the sculptor to create the statue of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales. pic.twitter.com/bvHIH80yMF — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 10, 2017 × In a statement Sunday, the two brothers reflected on their emotional past few months and the idea to create "a fitting and lasting tribute to our mother". William and Harry said, "We have been touched by the kind words and memories so many people have shared about our mother over these past few months. It is clear the significance of her work is still felt by many in the U.K. and across the world, even 20 years after her death." Also Watch: Princess Diana in her own words Commenting on Ian's work, they said, "Ian is an extremely gifted sculptor and we know that he will create a fitting and lasting tribute to our mother. We look forward to unveiling the statue, which will allow all those who visit Kensington Palace to remember and celebrate her life and legacy.” The sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley is not new to royal ranks as he has previously been responsible for the image of Queen Elizabeth II that has appeared on British coins since 1998. His work on Princess Diana's statue is expected to finish by 2019. The statue once finished will be placed on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived.

Prince William, Harry choose sculptor to commemorate Princess Diana's death with a statue

<p>British royals surely know how to be in news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Prince Harry of Wales announced his<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-prince-harry-proposed-meghan-markle-while-cooking-a-roast-chicken-25294" target="_blank"> engagement</a> to American actress Meghan Markle with tentative dates of a wedding in spring of 2018 while Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge made waves in a wintery blue gown at a recent function.</p>

<p>Kate Middleton aka Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore a wintery blue fantasy gown that looked like right out of the Disney animation movie &quot;Frozen&quot; on Friday night for the Royal Variety Performance at London&#39;s Palladium Theatre.</p>

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<p>Kate looked exactly like Disney&#39;s Princess Elsa from the movie &#39;Frozen&#39;. (Twitter)</p>
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<p>The real-life princess looked like Elsa, the cold princess from the movie &quot;Frozen&quot; with her trademark blue heavily embellished gown.&nbsp;Kate&#39;s Jenny Packham gown has the beads,&nbsp;diamonds, crystal embellishments, sheer hemline and the perfect blue hue; everything that a princess&#39;s dress should be made of.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>She completed the look with her glittering&nbsp;Oscar de la Renta &#39;Cabrina&#39; heels.</p>

<p>She made sure that the entire focus was on her dress and thus played down on makeup, keeping it basic and light on the occasion.&nbsp;</p>


Pregnant with third child, Kate wore the dress for the Royal Variety Performance on Friday night

British royals surely know how to be in news. On Monday, Prince Harry of Wales announced his engagement to American actress Meghan Markle with tentative dates of a wedding in spring of 2018 while Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge made waves in a wintery blue gown at a recent function. Kate Middleton aka Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore a wintery blue fantasy gown that looked like right out of the Disney animation movie "Frozen" on Friday night for the Royal Variety Performance at London's Palladium Theatre. Kate looked exactly like Disney's Princess Elsa from the movie 'Frozen'. (Twitter) × The real-life princess looked like Elsa, the cold princess from the movie "Frozen" with her trademark blue heavily embellished gown. Kate's Jenny Packham gown has the beads, diamonds, crystal embellishments, sheer hemline and the perfect blue hue; everything that a princess's dress should be made of. She completed the look with her glittering Oscar de la Renta 'Cabrina' heels. She made sure that the entire focus was on her dress and thus played down on makeup, keeping it basic and light on the occasion.

Kate Middleton channels Princess Elsa from 'Frozen' in this cold, blue gown

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Prince William, Harry choose sculptor to commemorate Princess Diana's death with a statue

Kate Middleton channels Princess Elsa from 'Frozen' in this cold, blue gown