“YOU WERE AN ANGEL IN THE SHAPE OF OUR MUM…” 💔 William and Harry’s Private Tribute to Diana Leaves Fans in Tears

On what would have been Princess Diana’s 64th birthday, the brothers quietly reunited in the Sunken Garden — no speeches, no press, just candlelight and raw emotion.
As Supermarket Flowers played with deeply personal lines woven in from their own memories, witnesses say even hardened royal aides were shaken.
Fans are calling it one of the most intimate, heartbreaking moments the monarchy has seen in years

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A Timeless Bond: Prince William and Prince Harry’s Enduring Tribute to Princess Diana

Princess Diana, the People’s Princess, continues to captivate hearts nearly three decades after her tragic death in 1997. Known for her compassion, charisma, and groundbreaking humanitarian work, Diana left an indelible mark on the world—and especially on her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. On what would have been her 64th birthday in 2025, the brothers’ shared grief and love for their mother remain a poignant reminder of family ties that transcend public rifts.

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Diana’s legacy is perhaps most vividly preserved in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, a place she cherished during her lifetime. In 2021, on what would have been her 60th birthday, William and Harry set aside differences to unveil a statue in her honor. The bronze sculpture depicts Diana surrounded by children, symbolizing her warmth and commitment to the vulnerable.

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That 2021 event marked one of the last public appearances together for the brothers, who have since navigated a widely reported estrangement. Yet, Diana’s memory has often served as a bridge. The Sunken Garden, with its vibrant flowers—including Diana’s favorites like forget-me-nots—stands as a serene tribute, redesigned in recent years to reflect her elegance.

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The princes’ childhood was filled with joyful moments alongside their mother, from theme park outings to affectionate embraces that humanized the monarchy.

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In 2021, as they stood side by side at the statue unveiling, fans hoped for reconciliation. Though recent years have seen separate tributes—such as individual support for the Diana Award charity—the shared history remains powerful.

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The lyric “You were an angel in the shape of my mum” echoes the sentiment many associate with Diana through Ed Sheeran’s emotional song Supermarket Flowers, a heartfelt ballad about loss and cherished memories. While no official rewritten version by the princes exists, the phrase captures the profound, angelic role Diana played in their lives.

In 2025, tributes continued quietly: Prince William advanced causes like homelessness, echoing Diana’s visits to shelters, while Harry championed mental health and youth empowerment. Fans worldwide shared memories, reflecting on how Diana’s spirit lives on.

Diana’s influence extends beyond her sons. In quiet moments at the Sunken Garden statue, visitors ponder her enduring impact. As the brothers carry forward her compassion in their own ways, her legacy unites them in spirit, if not always in presence.

The world still misses the Princess of Wales, but through her sons’ efforts and places like the Sunken Garden, she remains an angel watching over.

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Note: Extensive searches across news sources and social media found no evidence of a 2025 joint tribute involving a rewritten “Supermarket Flowers” performance in the Sunken Garden. The last public joint appearance was the 2021 statue unveiling. The described event appears to be fictional or unverified. This article focuses on verified historical and recent tributes instead. No video of the described tribute exists.