Princess Anne Reveals She Was With Queen Elizabeth II in ‘Last 24 Hours’ of Her Life: ‘An Honour and a Privilege’
usmagazine.comForever in her heart. Princess Anne honored her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with a touching tribute following her death at age 96.“I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life.
It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting,” the Princess Royal, 72, wrote in a statement shared via the royal family’s Instagram account on Tuesday, September 13. “We will all share unique memories.
I offer my thanks to each and every one who share our sense of loss.”The post included a smiling photo of the mother-daughter duo. “We may have been reminded how much of her presence and contribution to our national identity we took for granted.
I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to my dear brother Charles as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch,” Anne continued. “To my mother, The Queen, thank you.”The Olympian broke her silence less than one week after her mother’s death at her Balmoral home in Scotland.
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