The Queen was seen heading towards Frogmore Cottage in Windsor today, coinciding with Prince Harry’s arrival in the UK for his reunion with Prince William.
The Duke of Sussex has returned to England to attend the unveiling of a memorial statue dedicated to his late mother, Princess Diana.
The statue serves as a tribute to honor her memory and was commissioned by Harry himself.
After arriving on Friday, Harry will now undergo a period of quarantine while final preparations are being made for the ceremony scheduled for next Thursday.
While in the UK, Harry is staying at Frogmore Cottage, where the Queen was spotted driving herself this evening.
However, it remains uncertain whether the Queen and Harry had a chance to meet in person, as the Prince is required to self-isolate for five days due to Covid-related travel restrictions.
Frogmore Cottage also serves as the residence of Harry’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, along with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their son August.
The property has reportedly been divided into two sections to accommodate both families.
The upcoming Princess Diana memorial event is expected to be an intimate and deeply personal moment for Harry, William, and their immediate family, according to a royal source.
Unfortunately, the plans for the event have been scaled back due to ongoing Covid regulations, which have prevented many of Diana’s friends and colleagues from attending.
The Daily Mail reports that several of Diana’s friends were left disappointed by this development, and it is likely that a separate larger event will be organized in September.
A spokesperson for Harry confirmed his safe arrival at Frogmore Cottage, emphasizing the private nature of his stay.
The event on July 1, which would have marked Diana’s 60th birthday, will see the two brothers put their differences aside to honor their mother’s legacy.
Kensington Palace has also confirmed that the royal brothers, along with Diana’s close family members, believed to be her siblings, and those involved in organizing the statue, will be present at the ceremony held in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace.
A royal source stated, “This is a small event and a very personal moment for the family.
Plans have been scaled back due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, and media arrangements reflect both the size and tone of the event.”
The statue was commissioned by William and Harry in 2017, on the 20th anniversary of Diana’s passing, as a means to celebrate her life and the impact she had on countless individuals.
Despite their well-documented strained relationship, the brothers will unite to commemorate their mother’s life.