Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrywill miss an October 19 event celebrating the life ofPrincess Diana.
Prince Williamwill attend the private reception for donors who funded thestatue of Dianathat was unveiled in July on what would have been the late Princess of Wales' 60th birthday.
Prince Harryand Meghan, who relocated their family to California last year, will not return to the U.K. for the Kensington Palace event this month, though Harry is privately reaching out to donors.
Prince Harry, 37,returned to Londonfor the statue’s debut, reuniting with his older brother, 39, for the first time since their grandfatherPrince Philip’s funeral in April. Meghan, who gave birth to their daughterLilibet Dianain June, did not make the trip to the U.K. for either occasion.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Taylor Hill/WireImage
Prince William and Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
William and Harry said in ajoint statement, “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 statement continued, “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.”
Thanking the team who helped bring the statue and the garden to life, they also expressed their appreciation for “all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.John Lamparski/Getty
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Meghan alsoread her children’s book,The Bench, to a group of Harlem students before the couplepromoted vaccine equityonstage at Global Citizen Live in Central Park.
source: people.com
