Diana at Sixty

It remains one of the most shocking moments of modern royal history: when the late Diana, Princess of Wales’s life was tragically cut short, following a car accident in August 1997. Her reputation as one of the Royal Family’s most beloved and memorable figures prevails, however, even 24 years on from her death. Now, to coincide with what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday on 1 July 2021, a new documentary will explore her life and the indelible mark she made.

The new project is directed by Robin Bextor, who has previously worked on the likes of docu-series Crown and Country and the TV movie documentary Glyndebourne: The Untold History. According to a press release, Diana at Sixty will feature insights from the princess’s ‘friends, allies, people who worked with her, royal correspondents, media experts and those touched by her charity work’, coming together to remember ‘the real Diana and her achievements’.

A statue of Diana, Princess of Wales, commissioned by the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, will be installed on what would have been her 60th birthday, Kensington Palace says.

It will be placed in the garden of the London palace on 1 July 2021.

The statue was commissioned by the princes in 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of their mother's death and to "recognise her positive impact".

Kensington Palace said installation of the sculpture had been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, but it would be unveiled in the Sunken Garden next year.

It has been created by artist Ian Rank-Broadley, whose portrait of the Queen appears on all UK coins.

Further details of the design will be announced later, according to Kensington Palace.