“On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader whose commitment to country, kingdoms and the Commonwealth was absolute.” “I, however, lost a grandmother. And while I will mourn her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of the Queen’s wisdom and reassurance in my fifth decade,” Prince William said.
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“So much will be said in the coming days about the meaning of her historic reign. “My wife had twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children got to spend a holiday with her and create memories that will last a lifetime,” he said. Story continues below ad She acknowledged, “it’s going to be a while before the reality of life without Grandma really feels real.” “He was by my side in my happiest moments. And he was by my side during the saddest days of my life,” he said. pic.twitter.com/BDm2ZR34Uz — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 10, 2022 It’s been two days since the 96-year-old Queen died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and since then people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London to pay their respects. The scene is repeated in other royal residences in the United Kingdom and in British embassies around the world. Trending Stories
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For some Britons, her death, though long expected, is a destabilizing experience. Queen Elizabeth II is the only monarch many have ever known and her death comes as the UK grapples with an energy crisis, the rising cost of living, the uncertainties of the war in Ukraine and the fallout from Brexit. Story continues below ad 4:44Official proclamation of King Charles III Official proclamation of King Charles III “I thank her for the kindness she showed to my family and me. And I thank her on behalf of my generation for providing an example of service and dignity in public life that was from a different age, but always relevant to us all,” Prince William said. “My grandmother famously said that sadness is the price we pay for love,” she added. “All the grief we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary queen. I will honor her memory by supporting my father, the King, in every way.” -With files from The Associated Press © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
