Mother Like Son's

A legacy is planting seeds in a garden you will never get to see. A garden, that in Diana’s case, flourished, survived the winter seasons, and blossomed beautifully in the spring. This is because of her children, William and Harry, who tended to the garden and watered it every step of the way. Diana became a role model for her children, setting an example of generosity and change. Like her son Harry, only 12 at the time of her death exclaims that “All I want to do is make my mother proud” (Clehane). Now at the age of 37, he would’ve made her proud in every way possible, continuing her hard work and carrying on her legacy.

Harry created a charity for orphans in Africa called Sentable in his mother’s memory. He also helped educate the public and bring about normality around taking AIDS tests. In 2016 he live-streamed himself taking a test, proving the idea that if a Prince does it, so can you. Harry made a statement to the public saying that “It is time for us to step up to make sure no young person feels any shame in asking for an HIV test” (Chang). Just like his mother he wanted to help educate the youth and create a new norm. His mother Diana helped break the stigma around AIDS being a deadly disease, and now Harry is breaking the stigma around being shameful for getting tested for HIV. Harry recognized how his mother used her popularity for good stating, “What my mother believed in is...the fact that you are in a position of privilege or a position of responsibility and if you can put your name to something that you genuinely believe in...then you can smash any stigma you want” (Chang). This is exactly what Harry did, following in Diana’s footsteps.

Both brothers, Harry and William, carry on their mother’s legacy together as well. Such as arranging a concert in 2007 and using the money earned to donate to causes she supported. Harry and William, along with Kate Middleton have created an organization called Heads Together, which is intended to help bring awareness to mental health. On top of all of this, the brothers get together every year on her death anniversary, August 31st, and spend

the day talking about their mother, keeping her memory alive.