Princess Diana birthday: Harry and William have become closer

"Another England wins!" Another victory for England, the "Daily Mail" rejoices this Thursday. Even on day 2 after the round of 16 success of the Three Lions against the German national soccer team, the country is in a frenzy. However, the euphoric headline did not refer to England's entry into the quarter-finals - but to the two Princes William and Harry.

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First meeting together Brotherly quarrels at the foot of the Diana monument: The ice age between Harry and William doesn't want to end

Today, Thursday, a statue will be erected in London in honor of their mutual Mother Diana inaugurated - for this occasion, Harry made his way from California to his old home to attend the ceremony.

A lot had been speculated in the media beforehand about the broken relationship between the brothers, which apparently did not improve even during the last meeting at Prince Philip's funeral service in April. William's bitterness about the constant indiscretions that Harry and his wife Meghan have leaked in public interviews is too deep.

Harry and William dedicate statue in honor of their mother

Many observers hope that honoring their beloved mother Diana will bring the estranged brothers together again. And as the British media unanimously report, there is said to have been initial contact.

Soccer broke the ice. "There was an exchange of messages, particularly about football. It's a step in the right direction, if only to honor her mother," an insider told the Daily Mail.

The little royal at Wembley Stadium – Prince George is so sweetly feverish with the Three Lions

William was personally at Wembley Stadium with his wife Kate and son George on Tuesday and followed the triumph of the English over their feared opponent Germany live. At the time, Harry was still in five-day quarantine at Frogmore Cottage.

That the brothers are talking to each other is a good sign. But there is still a long way to go before final reconciliation is achieved. At least the first step has been taken.