Buckingham Palace releases emotional statement on Princess Diana birthday

Princess Anne made a sombre appearance to mark a key event which falls on Princess Diana's birthday.

On July 1, Buckingham Palace released an emotional statement, sharing that the Princess Royal marked Canada Day by paying a visit to Bramshott and Liphook.

The royal family dropped a series of photos from Anne's visit to the Canada Day service on Instagram.

The message alongside the pictures reads, "The Princess Royal joined schoolchildren and veterans at events to mark Canada Day in Bramshott and Liphook."

During the First World War, Bramshott was one of the largest Canadian military camps in the UK. Since 1942, the village has hosted an annual Canada Day service, which has helped to develop lasting bonds between the village and Canada."

"Following a service at St Mary’s Church, Her Royal Highness visited Liphook CofE Junior School, where pupils presented the story of Canadian servicemen in a special drama performance."

It is important to note that Princess Anne represented his brother, King Charles and the royal family at a significant event on the same day when the world remembers the late mother of Prince William and Prince Harry.