Prince Harry continues to honor his mother Princess Diana's legacy in numerous ways since her tragic death in 1997. The prince was just 12 years old when Diana died in a car crash in Paris. He has since spoken about how her death impacted him, and in his daily life, he keeps her memory alive.
Diana's Legacy of Compassion
Diana was known for her love of helping the community and contributed to several causes throughout her life, including campaigning for a worldwide ban on landmines, changing the stigma around HIV and AIDS, and supporting the arts. In her family life, she enjoyed carefree family days, ski trips, and spending time with her two children.
Parenting in Diana's Spirit
Although Prince Harry is raising his children thousands of miles away from where he grew up, there are plenty of childhood memories he is now recreating with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Royal Observer reports that Prince Harry is keeping his mother's legacy alive through the way he parents.
Connecting with the Spencer Family
The Sussexes enjoyed a trip to the UK in July when Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children visited Althorp, the Spencer family's ancestral estate in Northamptonshire, where Diana is buried. The visit allowed Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet an opportunity to connect with a grandmother they had never met.
Charitable Work Inspired by Diana
Alongside his parenting, there are other ways Prince Harry honors Diana's legacy. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Express.co.uk: "Her legacy lives in the commitment of William and Harry and their families as Diana is the inspiration behind their charitable activities."
"Harry said in the interview to mark his engagement how much he wished she was there to celebrate and he and Meghan aim to become humanitarian activists inspired by her and her legacy in removing the stigma from HIV/AIDS, her campaign against landmines and her ability to reach out to the less fortunate despite personal unhappiness."
Prince Harry continues to live in the USA with his two children and Meghan Markle. He and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties in 2020, just two years after they married.
