JUST IN: : Prince Harry Reveals the Sweet Family Tradition He, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet Use to Keep Princess Diana’s Memory Alive
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Prince Harry has shared a touching glimpse into family life in California, revealing the special tradition he, Meghan Markle and their two children follow each year to remember Princess Diana.
Speaking during his final public engagement in the UK, the Duke of Sussex said his family marks both his late mother’s birthday and the anniversary of her passing with a simple tradition that has become deeply meaningful to them.
A Sweet Tribute to Princess Diana
Harry made the heartfelt revelation while attending Scotty’s Summer Festival at Maxstoke Castle in Warwickshire, where he spent time with children who have experienced the loss of a parent.
During a question-and-answer session, 16-year-old Sebastian asked whether Harry does anything special to remember Princess Diana on July 1, her birthday, or August 31, the anniversary of her passing.
Harry smiled before revealing the family’s tradition.
“Yes, we do lemon drizzle cake.”
He then explained why the ritual means so much to him.
“I think traditions are really, really important. Especially when they’re sweet.”
Passing Diana’s Legacy to the Next Generation
Harry now shares the tradition with Meghan Markle, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, helping his children learn about the grandmother they never had the chance to meet.
The touching family custom offers Archie and Lilibet a personal connection to Princess Diana while preserving her memory within their own household.
For Harry, maintaining those traditions has become an important part of family life.
Emotional Visit Comes After Royal Reunion
The charity event marked Harry’s final official engagement during his UK visit.
Just one day earlier, he, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet privately reunited with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House.
The meeting represented the first time the King had seen his California-based grandchildren in person since 2022.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the family gathering took place but released no photographs or additional details, describing it as a private occasion.
Supporting Children Through Grief
Harry’s appearance at Scotty’s Little Soldiers carried particular emotional significance.
As Global Ambassador for the charity, he regularly meets children who have lost parents serving in the military—a cause that closely reflects his own experiences after losing Princess Diana at just 12 years old.
Throughout the festival, Harry encouraged young attendees to lean on friends, family and their support networks during difficult moments.
Harry Reflects on His Own Loss
The Duke has spoken openly in recent years about the long-term impact of losing his mother.
Earlier this year, while speaking at a mental health summit in Australia, Harry described grief as something that never truly disappears.
He admitted there were periods when he felt overwhelmed, powerless and emotionally numb before eventually learning healthier ways to process his loss.
His latest comments offered another rare glimpse into how those experiences continue to shape both his charitable work and the traditions he now shares with his own children.
More than two decades after Princess Diana’s passing, Harry’s annual lemon drizzle cake has become a simple but meaningful reminder that her memory continues to live on within the next generation of the Sussex family.