Prince Harry talks about his 'great sadness' in a touching tribute to his beloved granny, Queen Elizabeth.
"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.
"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 "You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over," he added..
"Thank you for your commitment to service," Harry wrote."Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile. We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace."came on Thursday in a statement from Buckingham Palace, which read,"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
A source told ET that William thought it was an important show of unity during a very difficult time for the royal family. Royal expert Katie Nicholl previously told ET that"despite the problems that [Harry] had with his brother and his father, he remained very close to the queen right up until her death and he will be absolutely devastated by the loss."
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