Prince Harry pays passionate homage to “Granny” in a note.
Prince Harry paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, saying “we smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace”.
In a statement released on the Archewell website, he thanked the late Queen, who died 517 days after Prince Philip, for her “commitment to service”, “sound advice” and “infectious smile”.
Harry, the Duke of Sussex, appeared alongside his brother William outside Windsor Castle on Saturday in an apparent thawing of their relationship.
The pair and their wives thanked the crowds who had turned out in droves to pay respects to their late grandmother.
Harry’s affectionate tribute to “Granny” quoted the words she spoke after the passing of her husband last year – “Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.”
He added: “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 hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.
“I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.”