Who are the three children in the Princess Diana statue?

THE statue of Princess Diana was unveiled by her sons Prince William and Prince Harry on July 1, 2021.

The bronze memorial by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley features Diana surrounded by three children.

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Who are the three children in the Princess Diana statue?

The significance of the three children has been revealed by Kensington Palace.

The palace said in a statement: “The figure of Diana, Princess of Wales, is surrounded by three children who represent the universality and generational impact of The Princess’ work.”

It added: “The portrait and style of dress was based on the final period of her life as she gained confidence in her role as an ambassador for humanitarian causes and aims to convey her character and compassion.”

Sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley said: “Diana, Princess of Wales was an icon who touched the lives of people right around the world, so it has been a privilege to work with Prince William and Prince Harry on this statue, which commemorates her life.

“We wanted to capture her warmth and humanity while showcasing the impact she had across generations. I hope people will enjoy visiting the statue and the Sunken Garden, taking a moment to remember the Princess.”

Prince Harry and Prince William unveiled the statue in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, with a small group of guests which included Diana’s brother and sisters as well as the committee members who raised funds for the memorial.

In front of the statue is a paving stone with an extract of the poem The Measure of a Man, which featured in the programme for the 2007 memorial service for Diana.

The stone reads: “These are the units to measure the worth / Of this woman as a woman regardless of birth. 

“Not what was her station? But has she a heart? How did she play her God-given part?”

The ceremony took place on what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday.

She died in a car crash in Paris in 1997 at the age of 36.

Following the unveiling the princes issued a statement honouring their mum.

It said: “Today, on what would have been our Mother’s 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better.

“Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy.

“Thank you to Ian Rank-Broadley, Pip Morrison and their teams for their outstanding work, to the friends and donors who helped make this happen, and to all those around the world who keep our mother’s memory alive.”