Prince Harry Remembers ‘Granny’ With Tribute & Recalls Her Meeting Meghan Markle & Kids

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(UPDATE: December 9, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. ET): Four days later Of Queen Elizabeth II dead, her grandson, Prince Harrycame his and Meghan Markle’s The Archewell website released his first full statement of her passing. “To celebrate the life of my grandmother, the Queen – and to mourn her loss – we all remember the guiding compass she gave so many in her commitment to service and love. service,” he wrote. “She has been universally admired and respected throughout her life and is now her eternal legacy. Join us in repeating the words she said after her husband’s death Prince Philipwords that can bring comfort to all of us now: ‘Of course, life includes final breakups as well as first encounters. “

The statement continued, “Madam, while this last parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first encounters – from childhood memories to my first time with her, to meeting her for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my beloved wife and hugged your beloved grandchildren. I cherish the times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You were greatly missed, not only by us, but by the whole world. And, just like our first encounters, we now honor my father in his new role as King Charles III. Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile. We also smile when we know that you and you are now reunited and together in peace. “

(ORIGINAL STORY): About a year after his grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh passed away, Prince Harry saying goodbye to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022. In an official statement, Harry mourned her passing along with his wife, Meghan Markle. The couple updated their Archewell website with a memorial to Harry’s Grandmother. “In the loving memory of Queen Elizabeth II,” it said, along with the years of her birth and death.

The long-reigning monarch celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, 70 years after her accession to the throne in February 1952, in 2022. But at the age of 96, the Queen passed away. Three months after the festival in June to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen is facing health issues on September 8. “Following further assessment this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned about the Queen’s health and have recommended that she continue to undergo medical monitoring,” the palace said. “The Queen remains relaxed and at Balmoral.” However, at 6:30pm local time on Wednesday 8th, Buckingham Palace released the news that the Queen had passed away with her family by her side.

“The Queen passed away peacefully at Belmoral this afternoon,” the statement read. “The King and Queen will stay at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Royal correspondent Omid Scobie added that “senior members of the Royal Family – including the Prince of Wales – were gathered at the residence.”

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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Queen Elizabeth II passed away today, September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 years old.

Senior members of the Royal Family – including the Prince of Wales – were gathered at the residence. pic.twitter.com/77TmZjMoZ7

– Omid Scobie (@scobie) September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth’s passing comes at a time when her relationship with her grandson is still extremely interesting to the world at large. In early 2020, Prince Harry announced that he and Meghan would step back as senior members of the royal family. Dubbed ‘Megxit’, the young couple decided what was right for them was to leave the royal life entirely and make their own way in America. The decision was met with scrutiny and encouragement from both sides, but through it all, Harry spoke of his grandmother affectionately and insisted she supported his decision.

Right after Meghan’s explosive interview with Oprah WinfreyThe Queen was one of the first members of the royal family to show her support. “The whole family is saddened to learn of the full extent of the ordeal over the past few years for Harry and Meghan,” read a statement from the palace following the interview. “The issues raised, especially the issue of race, are being taken care of. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be handled privately by the family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much-loved family members.”

Our thoughts are with Harry and his two children, Archie and Lilibetwho is named for her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth.