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Prince William paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, saying that “the world has lost an outstanding leader”.
The new Prince of Wales said: “She was by my side in the happiest times. She was by my side in the saddest days of my life.”
He added that he would “honor” his grandmother’s memory by “supporting the king’s parents in every possible way.”
Prince William became the first in line to the throne after his father’s inauguration as king.
Prince William released a statement stating: “On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, who was absolutely committed to the country and the Commonwealth. Much will be talked about in the coming days about the significance of his historic reign. As for me, me. lost Jeddah “.
He added: “She was by my side in the happiest moments. She was by my side in the saddest days of my life.” I knew her day would come, but she “will take some time to really feel the reality of life without my grandmother.”
He added that while he was “grieved” by the loss of the queen, he was also “extremely grateful” for having “benefited from the queen’s wisdom and encouragement” throughout his life.
The 40-year-old Prince of Wales said: “My three children spent the holidays with her, creating memories that will last a lifetime.”
She added: “My grandmother had a famous saying: ‘Pain is the price we pay for love. All the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love we have for our exceptional queen.'”
Moments after Prince William’s statement was released, it was announced that the Queen’s funeral would take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey.
On Thursday it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
On Saturday morning, King Charles III was officially enthroned with a state ceremony at St James’s Palace in London.
Prince William was the first to sign the declaration. He quietly stepped forward to hold the pen in his left hand and left his signature in the historical record.
King Charles III announced that Prince William and his wife Catherine had received the title of Prince and Princess of Wales.
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