Prince Harry publicly addressed the death of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for the first time in a personal statement Monday that paid tribute to her as both a monarch and matriarch of the family.
“In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen — and in mourning her loss — we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty. She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.”
He recalled the words that the Queen said in her final Christmas speech on Dec. 25, 2021 about the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: “Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.”
“Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings — from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren. I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.”
Referencing the Queen’s speech again, he said, “And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III.”
“Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile. We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.”
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/prince-harry-queen-elizabeth-statement-death-granny