
Prince Harry shares tribute to his ‘granny’ in 1st statement since Queen Elizabeth’s death
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Prince Harry said Queen Elizabeth II was a 'guiding compass' to many, and recalled the moments she met his wife and children.
Prince Harry has shared a sweet statement, fondly remembering his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Duke of Sussex, 37, paid tribute to the queen’s “unwavering grace and dignity” in a farewell message posted to his and his wife’s Archewell website.
Describing his “granny” as a “guiding compass” in her service and duty, the prince said he was grateful for the “special moments” they shared.
In his statement, Prince Harry echoed words spoken by the queen’s late husband Prince Philip: “Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.”
He said: “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.
There have been questions as to whether the queen 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.