William and Harry back 198 Diana Award winners despite their ongoing rift
Prince William and Prince Harry sent congratulatory letters to 198 young leaders from 44 countries.
The estranged brothers each sent personal notes to this year's winners on 4 November, honouring young leaders tackling homelessness, climate damage, mental health stigma, and inequality. The award began in 1999.
Since their mother died in 1997, it is the only charity both brothers publicly back. An in-person gala dinner was planned for September.
It was cancelled because of tension about the Duke and Duchess appearing. William had already hosted a separate Diana Award event in June at London's Truman Brewery.
The winners came from across the globe. This included first-time recipients from Ukraine and Mongolia.
- 198 young leaders
- Award winners
- 44 countries
- Countries represented
- 1999
- Award founded
- Ukraine and Mongolia
- First-time recipients from
Why it mattersEven deeply fractured relationships can find common ground on shared values. This shows the lasting reach of the late Princess's legacy.
AustraliaAustralians following the royal family can see a rare moment of the brothers working toward a common cause, even if separately, demonstrating that reconciliation may take time.
