PRINCE Andrew has said he will forever treasure his “mummy’s compassion, care and love for a son”.
The Duke of York – famously the Queen’s favourite child – today paid tribute to the late monarch in an emotional statement.
Prince Andrew has paid an emotional tribute to his late mum, the Queen
A photo of the Queen with Andrew as a baby, issued alongside his statement
The Duke of York said he would miss his ‘mummy’s compassion and care’
He addressed the note: “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one.”
He then went on to say it had been “an honour and privilege” to serve her.
Andrew continued: “Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honouring their respect.
“Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your
confidence I will treasure forever.
“I have found your knowledge and wisdom infinite, with no boundary or containment.”
The 62-year-old said he would miss Her Majesty’s “insights, advice and humour”, before adding: “As our book of experiences closes, another opens.
“I will forever hold you close to my heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I will tread gladly into the next with you as my guide.”
He ended the emotional statement honouring his brother Charles, saying: “God Save The King.”
It follows his daughters’ heartbreaking tribute to their “beloved Grannie” yesterday.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie last night thanked their “guide” and “matriarch” for making them laugh and for picking heather and raspberries.
Sharing a glimpse into their relationship, they told how they have “shared in loneliness” since their grandmother died peacefully in Balmoral last Thursday.
And they described how they, “like many” thought she would be “here forever”.
Andrew’s statement following the Queen’s death
The Duke of York follows his mother’s coffin
