When is the Diana statue revealed for the Princess of Wales' 60th birthday and how to visit for free?
Never miss a big story in Cornwall again with our daily newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice  On July 1, which would have been Dianas 60th birthday, the Royal Family will gather at Kensington Palace to attend the unveiling of a statue designed in the late Princess of Wales honour. The statue, commissioned by Prince William and Prince Harry, was created by Ian Rank-Broadley who designed the portrait of the Queen which appears on UK coins. It was originally commissioned in 2017, but was repeatedly delayed due to coronavirus restrictions. Read more: World's tallest cruise ship Golden Horizon sailing into Cornwall next week  This will be the second time Prince William and Prince Harry have been reunited since the explosive events which followed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, stepping down from their royal duties last year. Many will be watching their reunion carefully for signs of ongoing tensions. Meghan will not be attending, as she is recovering from the birth of her second child, Lilibet . The statue will be unveiled on July 1 in Kensington Palaces Sunken Garden. While The Sunken Garden has been a fixture in Kensington Palace since 1908, in 2017 it was completely replanted with white flowers in a touching tribute to Diana. Inspired by photographer Mario Testinos iconic portraits of the Princess, the flowers are a nod to Dianas love of whites and creams in her own personal style. After the unveiling, the statue will be accessible to the public. While youll need to buy a ticket to access the inside of Kensington Palace, the gardens around the palace are completely free to enter. In the early hours of August 31 1997, Princess Diana was declared dead in a French hospital from injuries sustained in a devastating car accident. Her death shook the nation, triggering a mass outpouring of grief.