The statue created to commemorate Princess Diana on what would've been her 60th birthday has been unveiled.
The image, commissioned by Prince William and Harry back in 2017, was revealed during an emotional and much-anticipated ceremony at Kensington Palace to honour Lady D.
Prince Harry flew in from the US last Friday in order to attend the event he helped hatch alongside his brother William back in 2017.
The two brothers have grown increasingly distant since the Sussexes quit their royal lives last year, but it is hoped the unique event will bring the two together.
The statue is a sculpture of Diana with three children, intended to symbolise her humanity and dedication to helping young people.
It has a plinth underneath it with Diana's name and when the statue's unveiling took place.
The memorial took place in Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, said to be the Princess of Wales' favourite when she lived at the residence.
Much like Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor Castle back in April, the ceremony had to be scaled back due to Covid-19 regulations.
William and Harry, as well as Diana's brother Earl Spencer and sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellows were all gathered to pay tribute to the beloved princess.
Members of the committee in charge of commissioning the statue were also present.
Diana tragically died when she was only 36 in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997. Her sudden death brought the world to a halt and left a void in the lives of the millions she crossed paths with.
The sculpture was created by Ian Rank-Broadley, who has a long track record of creating images of the royal family, and who was among the guests.
Garden designer Pip Morrison, who oversaw the revamping of the garden so it now offers a "calmer and more reflective setting" for the special occasion, was also present.
Both Princes last year said they wanted to recognise their mother's “positive impact in the UK and around the world" as they worked on the commemoration.
Work to redesign the garden started in 2019 and saw five gardeners spending an overall 1,000 hours to ensure the harmonious planting of 4,000 of flowers, many of which were Diana's favourite.
They include forget-me-nots - known for being adored by the princess - and other spring and summer blooms in a variety of pastel shades.
Others include 200 roses, of five varieties including Ballerina and Blush Noisette, 300 tulips, of three varieties including White Triumphator and China Pink, some 500 lavender plants, more than 100 dahlias and 50 sweet peas.
At the unveiling, William and Harry said in a statement released by Kensington Palace: "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.
"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.
"Thank you to Ian Rank-Broadley, Pip Morrison and their teams for their outstanding work, to the friends and donors who helped make this happen, and to all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive. — Prince William and Prince Harry."
Diana's sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, was a member of the six-strong committee tasked with commissioning and privately raising funds for the creation of the statue, alongside Julia Samuel, a godparent of Prince George who was a close friend of the princess.
The commission was chaired by Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the brothers' former principal private secretary, and its members advised on the selection of the sculptor and worked with Historic Royal Palaces on the statue's installation.
The revamped garden and the new statue of Diana will be free for the public to view every Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
