Prince Harry Releases Emotional Statement On Queen Elizabeth's Death -- Says 'Granny' & Prince Philip Are 'Together In Peace'
12.09.2022 - 19:02
/ perezhilton.com
Prince Harry is reflecting on his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s life and loss in an official statement days after her death.
After breaking his silence on the 96-year-old monarch’s passing over the weekend following her death on Thursday, the Duke of Sussex penned his thoughts on the sad loss in a message posted to his Archewell website on Monday. Alongside a sweet black-and-white photo of the pair smiling at each other, Harry mourned:
Prince Philip passed away in April 2021 at 99. He and the Queen had been married for over 70 years. Another very emotional loss for the family.
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Through the Queen’s many decades on the throne, she witnessed many significant moments in history, as well as the growth of her family — including Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle and the arrival of their two children, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, named after the late royal. Reflecting on the impact the Queen had on his life, the activist continued:
Harry also made sure to wish his father, King Charles III, well as he now steps in to fills his mother’s shoes, adding:
Very respectful… and a sign the family is putting their feud on the back burner during this heartbreaking time.
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The dad of two concluded his powerful message by thanking his “granny” for all she did for him and their community, writing:
Such a sweet sentiment! This has no doubt been a difficult time for the entire family, who raced to be by Her Majesty’s side at her final hour at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Sadly, Harry, who was in the UK during a trip with his wife, didn’t make it in time to say goodbye before she passed.
Thankfully, despite moving