The Duke of Sussex, 37, paid tribute to the Queen’s “unwavering grace and dignity” in a farewell message posted on his and his wife’s Archewell website. Describing his “grandmother” as a “guiding compass” in her service and duty, the prince said he was grateful for the “special moments” they shared. The statement Prince Harry shared on the Archewell website, paying tribute to his late grandmother. Archwell.com In his statement, Prince Harry echoed the Queen’s words after the death of her husband Prince Philip: “Life, of course, is made up of last partings as well as first meetings.” Story continues below ad He said: “Grandma, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all our first encounters – from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief. the first moment you met my beloved wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.”
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“I love these moments I get to share with you, and the many other special moments in between. “You are already greatly missed, not only by us, but by the whole world. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pose for a group photo at the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. John Stillwell / The Canadian Press There have been questions about whether the Queen has had a chance to meet her youngest great-grandchild, one-year-old Lilibet, who was born to Harry and his wife Meghan Markle in 2021. Story continues below ad However, the BBC reports that the Sussexes had the chance to introduce their daughter – who has been nicknamed the Queen since childhood – when the family made their first trip back to the UK for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June. Trending Stories
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The statement comes two days after Harry and Meghan joined Prince William and Kate Middleton (now the Prince and Princess of Wales) at Windsor Castle to greet well-wishers and view tributes left outside the castle gates . From left, Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, Kate, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wave to the public at Windsor Castle after the death of Queen Elizabeth II ‘ on Thursday, in Windsor, England. Saturday, September 10, 2022. Kirsty O’Connor / The Associated Press King Charles’ two sons, once so close after their mother Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, have been at loggerheads in recent years after Harry and Meghan gave up their royal titles to move to the United States. Story continues below ad A spokesman for the heir to the throne said an invitation to the Windsor walk had been extended by William. From left, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex walk to meet the public at Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II ‘ on Thursday, in Windsor, England, Saturday, September 10, 2022. Kirsty O’Connor / The Associated Press A royal source described it as an important show of unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family. They got out of the same car, all wearing black. The two couples didn’t interact much during the 40-minute walk near one of the Queen’s favorite English homes, stopping to read messages left among flowers and shake hands and chat with the thousands of people on the Long Walk . Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, left, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, walk to greet crowds after viewing flowers for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle , in Windsor, England. Saturday, September 10, 2022. Alberto Pezzali / The Associated Press As for the rest of Harry’s statement, he thanked his grandmother for her “commitment to serve…good advice…and her infectious smile. Story continues below ad “And we, too, smile knowing that you and Grandpa are reunited now, both together in peace.” — With files from Reuters 3:47 Queen Elizabeth’s death: Princes William and Harry greet well-wishers outside Windsor Castle Previous video Next video © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
