Princess Diana, popularly known as 'People's Princess' would have been 60-years-old today had she been alive. To mark the occasion, her sons- Prince William and Prince Harry - unveiled a statue that they had commission in 2017.&nbsp; 
 
The two brothers put their differences aside as they together unveiled the bronze statue in which the late princess is seen surrounded by three children, which according to Kensington Palace represented "the universality and generational impact" of her work.&nbsp;

The brothers, whose falling-out has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, looked relaxed together as they revealed the statue they commissioned in honour of Diana in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in central London, her former home.&nbsp;

"Today, on what would have been our mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better," the brothers said in a statement.

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"Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy."

William and Harry were joined by their mother's brother Charles Spencer and her sisters Sarah McCorquodale and Jane Fellowes for private, small event at the Sunken Garden, one of Diana's favourite places.

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The statue, which is blueish green in colour and designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley whose effigy of Queen Elizabeth has been earlier used on British and Commonwealth coins. 
 
The statue was initially scheduled to unveiled on her 20th death anniversary but was delayed. Eventually the brothers decided to unveil it on her 60th birth anniversary.&nbsp;

Beneath the statue is a plinth bearing Diana's name and the date of the unveiling, while in front lies a paving stone engraved with an extract inspired by the poem 'The Measure of A Man'. 
 
Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed died in 1997 in a car crash in Paris. William was 15 and Harry 12 at that time.&nbsp; 
Over the years, both brothers have spoken of the deep trauma her death caused, and how it affected their mental health for years afterwards. Almost a quarter of a century since the fatal crash, Diana remains a captivating figure for many.

Princess Diana, popularly known as 'People's Princess' would have been 60-years-old today had she been alive. To mark the occasion, her sons- Prince William and Prince Harry - unveiled a statue that they had commission in 2017.

Princess Diana, popularly known as 'People's Princess' would have been 60-years-old today had she been alive. To mark the occasion, her sons- Prince William and Prince Harry - unveiled a statue that they had commission in 2017. The two brothers put their differences aside as they together unveiled the bronze statue in which the late princess is seen surrounded by three children, which according to Kensington Palace represented "the universality and generational impact" of her work. The brothers, whose falling-out has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, looked relaxed together as they revealed the statue they commissioned in honour of Diana in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace in central London, her former home. "Today, on what would have been our mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better," the brothers said in a statement. "Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy." William and Harry were joined by their mother's brother Charles Spencer and her sisters Sarah McCorquodale and Jane Fellowes for private, small event at the Sunken Garden, one of Diana's favourite places. The statue, which is blueish green in colour and designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley whose effigy of Queen Elizabeth has been earlier used on British and Commonwealth coins. The statue was initially scheduled to unveiled on her 20th death anniversary but was delayed. Eventually the brothers decided to unveil it on her 60th birth anniversary. Beneath the statue is a plinth bearing Diana's name and the date of the unveiling, while in front lies a paving stone engraved with an extract inspired by the poem 'The Measure of A Man'. Princess Diana and her lover Dodi al-Fayed died in 1997 in a car crash in Paris. William was 15 and Harry 12 at that time. Over the years, both brothers have spoken of the deep trauma her death caused, and how it affected their mental health for years afterwards. Almost a quarter of a century since the fatal crash, Diana remains a captivating figure for many.

William and Harry unveil Princess Diana's statue on her 60th birth anniversary

The late Princess Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry will keep aside their personal differences as they come together on Thursday to celebrate their mother's 60th birth anniversary in London. The day will be commemorated with the unveiling Diana's statue and her former husband Prince Charles&nbsp;is likely to skip the event.&nbsp; 
 
The Prince of Wales, who was married to the late Princess from 1981 to 1996 has reportedly decided not to attend the memorial moment because he "doesn't want to be a distraction." 
 
"He and Diana had a complicated relationship after their divorce, but they came to appreciate each other," a &nbsp;source stated to a daily.&nbsp;

 
Charles reportedly will be in Scotland at the time of the unveiling. 
 
Princess Diana died in 1997 following a car crash in Paris, France. She was 36. 
 
Charles, who since then married Camilla Parker Bowles, stayed away from tribute events marking Diana's 20th death anniversary. Charles and Camilla, instead, spent time at royal family's home in Scotland.&nbsp; 
 
The statue was commissioned by William and Harry back in 2017 and was set to be presented in 2020, however, the coronavirus pandemic put plans on hold. They instead decided to unveil it on what would be her 60th birthday.&nbsp; 
 
Now, the event to "recognize (Diana’s) positive impact in the United Kingdom and around the world" will take place officially on July 1 - her birthday. 
 
The statue has been sculpted by artist Ian Rank-Broadley and Diana’s siblings, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Charles Spencer, will also be in attendance for the unveiling.&nbsp;

The late Princess Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry will keep aside their personal differences as they come together on Thursday to celebrate their mother's 60th birth anniversary in London.

The late Princess Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry will keep aside their personal differences as they come together on Thursday to celebrate their mother's 60th birth anniversary in London. The day will be commemorated with the unveiling Diana's statue and her former husband Prince Charles is likely to skip the event. The Prince of Wales, who was married to the late Princess from 1981 to 1996 has reportedly decided not to attend the memorial moment because he "doesn't want to be a distraction." "He and Diana had a complicated relationship after their divorce, but they came to appreciate each other," a source stated to a daily. Charles reportedly will be in Scotland at the time of the unveiling. Princess Diana died in 1997 following a car crash in Paris, France. She was 36. Charles, who since then married Camilla Parker Bowles, stayed away from tribute events marking Diana's 20th death anniversary. Charles and Camilla, instead, spent time at royal family's home in Scotland. The statue was commissioned by William and Harry back in 2017 and was set to be presented in 2020, however, the coronavirus pandemic put plans on hold. They instead decided to unveil it on what would be her 60th birthday. Now, the event to "recognize (Diana’s) positive impact in the United Kingdom and around the world" will take place officially on July 1 - her birthday. The statue has been sculpted by artist Ian Rank-Broadley and Diana’s siblings, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Charles Spencer, will also be in attendance for the unveiling.

Prince Charles to skip Princess Diana's statue unveiling. Here's why

After welcoming his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-meghan-markle-wont-join-prince-harry-at-princess-dianas-statue-unveiling-sources-392219">daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor </a>with wife Meghan Markle earlier in June, Prince Harry is back in the UK for the unveiling of the statue of his late mother, Princess Diana.&nbsp;

This is first visit to&nbsp;home country after attending Prince Philip's funeral back in April. He is all set to attend the statue unveiling event at Kensington Palace on July 1, on what would have been her 60th birthday, with his older brother Prince William.&nbsp; 
 
The statue was commissioned three years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of her death and to "recognize her positive impact in the United Kingdom and around the world." However, it was delayed and pushed back amid the pandemic. 
 
“The Princes hope that the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on their mother’s life and her legacy,” a statement from Kensington Palace at the time read.&nbsp; 
 
As per the source, Harry is now in the UK at Frogmore Cottage and is following all COVID requirements upon his arrival in the country. 
The source noted that his close cousin, Princess Eugenie, her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and their 4-month-old son, August, "have been living in Frogmore Cottage but will remain separated from Harry with everyone observing COVID protocols until Harry has been tested," ET reported. &nbsp;Prince Harry also stayed in the same cottage when he returned to the UK&nbsp;for Prince Philip's funeral in April. 
 
His wife, Meghan Markle <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-meghan-markle-wont-join-prince-harry-at-princess-dianas-statue-unveiling-sources-392219">stayed back in California</a> with the couple's two young children: 2-year-old son Archie Harrison and their daughter Lilibet Diana, who was born on June 4. 
 
"Meghan has just had a baby and has no plans to travel to London for the memorial event planned for the statue unveiling in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace," a source told ET.&nbsp;

After welcoming his daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor with wife Meghan Markle earlier in June, Prince Harry is back in the UK for the unveiling of the statue of his late mother, Princess Diana.

After welcoming his daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor with wife Meghan Markle earlier in June, Prince Harry is back in the UK for the unveiling of the statue of his late mother, Princess Diana. This is first visit to home country after attending Prince Philip's funeral back in April. He is all set to attend the statue unveiling event at Kensington Palace on July 1, on what would have been her 60th birthday, with his older brother Prince William. The statue was commissioned three years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of her death and to "recognize her positive impact in the United Kingdom and around the world." However, it was delayed and pushed back amid the pandemic. “The Princes hope that the statue will help all those who visit Kensington Palace to reflect on their mother’s life and her legacy,” a statement from Kensington Palace at the time read. As per the source, Harry is now in the UK at Frogmore Cottage and is following all COVID requirements upon his arrival in the country. The source noted that his close cousin, Princess Eugenie, her husband, Jack Brooksbank, and their 4-month-old son, August, "have been living in Frogmore Cottage but will remain separated from Harry with everyone observing COVID protocols until Harry has been tested," ET reported. Prince Harry also stayed in the same cottage when he returned to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral in April. His wife, Meghan Markle stayed back in California with the couple's two young children: 2-year-old son Archie Harrison and their daughter Lilibet Diana, who was born on June 4. "Meghan has just had a baby and has no plans to travel to London for the memorial event planned for the statue unveiling in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace," a source told ET.

Prince Harry arrives in the UK ahead of Princess Diana's statue unveiling ceremony