Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, was moved to tears by a beautiful gift for his 60th birthday. He shared photos on social media of a handmade canoe, crafted by a friend’s husband over several months, designed for visiting Diana’s grave on the Althorp Estate. The heartfelt gift honors Diana, who is buried on a private island in the estate’s Oval Lake.

Princess Diana 's brother Earl Spencer has revealed he was left tearful after receiving an 'astonishingly beautiful' gift (pictured) when celebrating his 60th birthday over the weekend

Earl Spencer posted on Instagram: “Today I turn 60. A friend surprised me with this astonishingly beautiful canoe, handmade by her husband. It’s almost too exquisite to paddle. He said, ‘I just thought it’d be useful when you visit your sister.’ Such an overwhelmingly beautiful thought.”

Earl Spencer, Princess Diana, Charles, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale at Earl Spencer's 21st birthday party in 1985

Fans were touched by the gesture, with many expressing their emotions in the comments. The gift came shortly after Earl Spencer attended the Invictus Games service in London with his nephew, Prince Harry.