Queen Elizabeth II's death, Prince Harry penned a touching tribute honoring his late grandmother. On Monday, the 37-year-old released the lengthy statement, calling Her Majesty a «guiding compass.»«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,» Harry said in the statement released on his Archewell website.
The statement was issued according to official protocol and held an extra day out of respect for the anniversary of September 11th on Sunday. «She was globally admired and respected.
Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy,» he continued. «Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: 'Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.'»Harry went on to direct his message to his beloved grandmother and recall some of the beautiful moments they shared together over the years, which included him introducing the Queen to his «darling wife» Meghan Markle, and later their two children, 3-year-old Archie, and 1-year-old Lilibet, who was named after her.«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,» he wrote.
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