Prince Edward
He breaks his silence on Queen Elizabeth’s death
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After family members have already commented publicly on Queen Elizabeth’s death, her youngest son is now also speaking up. With touching lines, Prince Edward says goodbye to his beloved “Mama” and thanks the people for their great sympathy.
“As a family, we grew up learning that we share our parents, especially our beloved mom, with the nation, its empires and the Commonwealth,” begins Prince Edward, 58, in his official statement on Queen Elizabeth’s death. “While it was nice that we were able to say goodbye privately to our parents in Balmoral, it is now time to give others the opportunity to say goodbye as well.” The monarch passed away peacefully at her home in Balmoral, Scotland on September 8, 2022. It is the first time that her youngest son has made a public statement about it.
Prince Edward thanks for the great sympathy
In the past few days after the death of the exceptional queen, the people and people around the world have shown their condolences to the British royal family. Whether in front of Buckingham Palace, in front of Windsor Castle or in Sandringham – millions of people lay flowers or wait to personally offer their condolences to the royals.
“We are overwhelmed by the flood of emotions that has washed over us and by the incredible number of people who have made the effort to show their love, admiration and respect for someone so special and unique who is always there for us was to express,” are the emotional lines that Prince Edward addresses to the people. “And now we are here for you, united in sorrow. Thank you for your support, you have no idea how much it means.”
Prince Edward: The Queen’s death leaves an ‘unimaginable void’
Edward and his wife, Sophie of Wessex, 57, were very close to Queen Elizabeth. In addition, she and her children, Lady Louise, 18, and James, Viscount Severn, 14, live just a stone’s throw from Windsor Castle. There they spent many hours together, Prince Philip, † 99, taught his granddaughter how to drive a carriage, among other things.
“The death of the Queen has left an unimaginable gap in all of our lives. Sophie and I take great delight in seeing our James and Louise in the places and activities their grandparents loved so much,” says Edward sentimental. “Since my mom let us spend so much time with her, I think she really enjoyed seeing those passions blossom, too. That time together, those happy memories, have become very precious to each of us.”
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