Prince Harry issues first statement after the Queen's death: 'This final parting brings us great sadness'
Prince Harry broke his silence on the passing of his "Granny," Queen Elizabeth II, touching upon this period of mourning he, his family and the world are facing. In a beautiful tribute, he wrote how she was "globally admired and respected" with "unwavering grace and dignity." Posted to his website for his Archewell Foundation, shared with wife Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex wrote, "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." Despite his rocky relationship with other extended members of his family, including his father, King Charles III, Prince Harry did not distance himself from the Queen, continuing to sing her praises even amidst criticism given to other family members. Prince Harry wrote that some of his fondest memories with the Queen included when she met his wife and children.