Princes William and Harry may be brought together for a significant royal event to mark the 30th anniversary of their mother Princess Diana's death in 2027. The tribute event is being organized by The Diana Award, a charity established in her honor, which both princes patronize.
This would mark their first joint public appearance since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. The charity, which celebrates young people and keeps Diana's memory alive, is the last shared patronage between the estranged brothers. In recent years, William and Harry have participated in events separately, with charity staff carefully ensuring an "equal balance" of occasions involving each brother.
Sources indicate that the charity plans a series of events for the milestone anniversary in 2027, with a black-tie gala anticipated to be the centerpiece. This timing could coincide with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's planned trip to Birmingham for the Invictus Games next summer.
In 2017, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Diana's death, the brothers appeared together at a high-profile Diana Award event at St James's Palace. However, managing joint appearances has become more complex. In March 2024, Prince William attended an event marking the charity's 25th anniversary, while Prince Harry participated via video link. Since then, annual awards ceremonies have been held virtually.
Next year's events are expected to be held in person. There is also speculation that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, might attend, with one source suggesting Harry wants her to be involved "to be closer to his mother's legacy."
Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were contacted for comment. A spokesperson for The Diana Award stated that the charity is in the "the early stages" of planning anniversary events, adding that "no plans have been agreed and no decisions have been made regarding attendance or participation." Kensington Palace declined to comment.