PRINCE Harry today thanked the Queen for three things in a heartfelt tribute following her death last week.
The Duke of Sussex described the monarch, who died peacefully on Thursday, as a “guiding compass” for whom he will be “forever grateful”.
Prince Harry today thanked the Queen for her ‘sound advice’ and ‘infectious smile’
In a poignant statement today, Harry said his grandmother’s “unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life”.
He also told how he is “forever grateful” for their 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”.
Thanking Her Majesty for three things in particular, the duke added: “Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile.”
It comes as…
- William & Harry could walk side by side behind the Queen’s coffin at her funeral
- Princess Anne curtsied to her beloved mum as Her Majesty’s coffin left Balmoral for the final time
- Thousands left flowers outside royal residences across the country
- King Charles III was proclaimed as King across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- King Charles’ relentless schedule was revealed – where he always skips one meal a day
- Details of The Queen’s sombre final journey back to London emerged
- A new Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s funeral on September 19 was established
It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared an emotional reunion with the Prince and Princess of Wales on Saturday as they greeted mourners outside Windsor Castle.
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The duke and duchess travelled in the same car as William and Kate in a show of unity after years of speculated rifts.
And the foursome appeared to put their differences aside to greet huge crowds on the Berkshire estate as they collectively grieved the Queen, who died at Balmoral aged 96 on September 8.
It was William, now the Prince of Wales, who invited Harry and Meghan to join him to look at tributes, his spokesperson confirmed.
And the two brothers seemed united in grief, despite their relationship reportedly being at “rock bottom”.
William and Harry, along with several other senior royals, rushed to be by her side after doctors said they were “concerned” for her health.
But sadly neither brother made it in time to say goodbye, it is understood.
Meghan stayed behind in London, while Kate remained in Windsor to look after children George, Charlotte and Louis.
Prince Harry greeted mourners outside Windsor Castle
The Duchess of Sussex comforted her husband in emotional scenes following the passing of the Queen
The Fab Four were reunited in their grief
