The Duke of Sussex is thinking about his mother, Princess Diana. He recently shared his hopes and plans for the upcoming anniversary of her death in remarks at the Sentebale Polo Cup that took place in Colorado on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
The charity match at the Aspen Valley Polo Club benefitted Sentebale, an organiation fouded by the Duke in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help children in Africa affected by poverty, inequality, HIV/AIDS and recently, COVID-19. Harry said,”My dear friend Prince Seeiso and I founded Sentebale 16 years ago in honor of our mothers, with a mission to support many of the most vulnerable young people on the planet, and to give them care and help so they can thrive.
Prince Harry Will ‘Share the Spirit of My Mum’ On Princess Diana’s Death Anniversary
In Sesotho, the language of the Basotho, the word ‘sentebale’ means ‘forget-me-not,’ Next week is the 25th anniversary of my mother’s death, and she most certainly will never be forgotten. I want it to be a day filled with memories of her incredible work and love for the way that she did it.” He continued, “I want it to be a day to share the spirit of my mum with my family, with my children, who I wish could have met her. Every day, I hope to do her proud.”
Praising Princess Diana’s “tireless” energy in her efforts to “support and destigmatize those experiencing HIV and AIDS,” the Duke discussed how the charity connects to Diana today. “Fittingly, her favorite flowers were forget-me-nots,” he said. “I hope we can remember my mother’s legacy by recommitting to those that we serve, whoever and wherever they may be.”
Prince Harry has followed in late Diana’s footsteps in Africa. In September 2019, the Duke walked through a minefield in Angola with the HALO Trust to raise awareness about danger of landmines. His mom did the same shortly before she died on Aug. 31, 1997 at age 36.
