Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, 38, and Prince William, The Prince of Wales, 40, co-signed a letter complimenting a nonprofit organization they both support and paying tribute to a family “we all respect and admire.”
Princess Diana’s sons, Royal brothers’ speech was delivered during the yearly carol service that raises money for the Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization founded by the brothers and parents of their late friend Henry van Straubenzee. They are patrons of the organization and have previously attended and spoken at the celebratory event with their spouses, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
Royal Brothers, Prince William And Prince Harry Shun Their Differences As They Support The Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund,
The organization aids educational institutions by lending a hand in building development, renovation, and upkeep, giving kids access to better and more modern toilets and classrooms. Henry had been scheduled to go to Uganda to serve at a school during his gap year when he passed away in a vehicle accident in 2002. Jointly, the princes wrote, “We believe everyone here tonight will agree that what Claire and Alex have achieved since 2009 … is nothing short of extraordinary.
As you gather under this roof tonight, the charity is supporting 51 nurseries and primary and secondary schools in rural Uganda, where 1,700 projects have been completed and over 35,000 children, each year, are benefitting by receiving the education they wouldn’t have otherwise had.” “For those who knew Henners, we will always miss his mischievous charm and hilarious sense of humor,” they added.
The letter also stated that, despite the brothers’ mention of the charity’s impending closure, “Henry’s legacy will live on via the great achievements of what his parents and dad have achieved over the years.” Wishing everyone an “enjoyable evening and very Happy Christmas,” the letter noted: “As long as funds permit, they will continue to monitor their schools, enduring that the children of southeast Uganda receive that vital education, providing the opportunity to escape poverty as they grow up, and hopefully that of their children in the future.
Thank you for your continued support in making this possible and for the everlasting support of the van family, who we all love and adore.” For various reasons, the princes could not attend the carol service in person. Following their three-day vacation to Boston, culminating with the spectacular Earth shot Prize ceremony at the MGM Grand at Fenway, William, and Kate, 40, arrived back in the United Kingdom on Saturday morning. While this was happening, Harry was in California, where he resides with his wife Meghan, 41, and their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet Diana, 1.
