April 21, 2021 marks the seventh anniversary of the death of music icon Prince, who passed away at the age of 57. In honor of his legacy, lawmakers in Minnesota have voted unanimously to rename a suburban highway after him, seven years to the day after his death (mprnews.org). Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota will also hold an event called “A Night to Remember” to celebrate the life of Prince (kare11.com).
Meanwhile, the British royal family has been making headlines as Prince William and Kate Middleton paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth on her birthday, with some reports claiming they snubbed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (foxnews.com). This comes as it is reported that Prince Harry and Prince William still have not spoken following Harry’s move to the US with Meghan (vanityfair.com).
In other news, Prince George’s County leaders in Maryland are asking residents to hold them accountable during the budget process (dcnewsnow.com). And in a lighthearted moment, Prince William surprised an unsuspecting customer by answering the phone at a restaurant during a recent visit to Birmingham (cnn.com).
It is important to remember the lasting impact that Prince had on the music industry and the memories he left behind for his fans.
