Prince Harry and William have reportedly met to approve the statue of Princess Diana in time for the inauguration at Kensington Palace in the summer.
The brothers are said to have signed a final design for the statue to be unveiled on July 1, which would have been the 60th birthday of their late mother.
Sculptors Ian Rank-Broadley, whose portrait of the queen appears on all British coins, are creating the statue to order.
The hope of repairing a rift between the couple comes after the explosive two-hour CBS interview of Harry and Meghan Markle with Oprah Winfrey last month.
A source told The Sun that Zara Tindall and her husband Mike had been acting as peacemakers between the two for months before Oprah’s interview.
And a source close to the sculptor told The Sun: “They will have been signed by William and Harry, as far as I know.
Prince William is said to be furious at Harry and Meghan’s account of Oprah after filing accusations of racism at the royal family and claiming that a member had increased Archie’s skin color.
The interview came after the Duke of Cambridge became angry at the way the Sussex “insulted” the Queen with a “disrespectful” response to her ban on using the word “royal” in future ventures when they announced that they would abandon royal life.
Prince William (left) and Harry (right, Los Angeles) are said to have signed the final design for the statue, which will be unveiled on July 1: what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday.
Princess Diana portrayed with her children, William and Harry, in Toronto during their visit to Canada (archive photo)
‘I know he worked closely with the guys and I think it’s going to be amazing. We are lucky to have him as an artist in the UK.
Kensington and Chelsea royal district planners previously approved the statue’s plans even though they were only given their dimensions and location.
Historic England also said the proposal would have no adverse effects on Kensington Palace, which is rated Grade I.
Jane Siddell, inspector of Ancient Monuments for Historic England, wrote earlier: “The proposed art installation is located within the Sunken Garden, an element of early 20th century gardens located just off the east front of the Palace.
“The location has been carefully chosen, with the statue located out of the center on one of the garden paths, near an opening in the hedges.
But a source claimed that Zara Tindall and her husband Mike had been acting as a peacemaker between the two for months before Oprah’s interview. Pictured: Savannah Phillips, Mike Tindall, Lena Tindall, Mia Tindall, Zara Tindall and Isla Phillips at the British Celebration Festival at Gatcombe Park in 2019
Hope to repair a rift between the couple comes after the explosive two-hour CBS interview of Harry and Meghan Markle with Oprah Winfrey last month
The statue was commissioned to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana and to recognize its positive impact around the world.
Historic England previously said the proposal would have no adverse effects on the Kensington Palace (photo from the palace and gardens archive) listed in Grade I
‘It will be visible to the public by looking at the garden, but the statue will not affect the views of the Palace from or from the Palace, due to its slightly sunken and shielded position.
“There is a tradition of installing statues in Kensington Gardens and around Kensington Palace, for example the statue of King William III south of the palace and Queen Victoria around the round pond. , and the proposed installation follows this tradition “.
The brothers ’meeting will come after Prince Harry referred to the split with William during his interview with Oprah.
He told the show host, “Like I said before, I love William to pieces. He’s my brother. We’ve gone to hell together.
The sibling meeting will come after Prince Harry referred to the split with William during his interview with Oprah (pictured: Harry and William in Windsor in 2018)
Princess Diana with her children sledging during her vacation in Lech, Austria
I mean we have a shared experience. But we are on different paths.
William insisted the royal family was not “almost a racist family” as he and Kate visited a school in east London to support the youth mental health support service in March.
Sky News reporter Inzamam Rashid asked, “Sir, have you talked to your brother since the interview?”
Prince William replied tenderly, “I have not yet spoken to him, but I have.”
MailOnline has contacted Ian Rank-Broadley and Buckingham Palace to comment.
Queen and Prince Charles were smiling when they first saw each other on Friday after the interview, while Prince Harry was relaxing on a California beach more than 5,000 miles away.
The charming new image of the Queen and Prince Charles enjoying a socially spaced walk was shattered as they engaged in a private engagement at Frogmore on the estate of Monarch Windsor, details of which will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The queen, who turns 95 this month, looked radiant. With one of his famous handkerchiefs on his head with a full-length green raincoat and black rubber boots, he smiled and laughed, his hands gloved in his pockets.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles enjoy the spring weather and pose for portraits in the garden at Frogmore House in Windsor
Although the last image was captured on a whim, it serves to provide a happy contrast to the events of recent months.
Both the Queen and Charles have been deeply saddened by Harry and Meghan’s exorbitant departure as royal workers and their subsequent emigration to California.
And, as a boring grandmother and father, they were also personally wounded by the bitter and highly harmful accusations that have since been thrown at them and other members of the royal family.
It occurs when Prince Harry was seen on a boardwalk with his dog while settling into the Los Angeles lifestyle after getting two jobs, including the “impact boss” of Silicon Valley.
A laid-back Duke of Sussex, 36, wore his baseball cap back and wore sunglasses while having fun at sea and throwing a tennis ball at his black Labrador, Pula, on Friday.