Prince William
Loving farewell words for Prince Philip
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A few days now, Prince Philip is dead. How much he is missed by his family, a new post from Prince William makes clear. On a previously unpublished photo of his grandfather with his son Prince George, the Duke of Cambridge wrote words that testify to his love for his grandpa.
The British royal family mourns the loss of Prince Philip, who died on April 9, 2021. So far, in addition to numerous celebrities and royals from all over the world, Sophie von Wessex (56) and Princess Anne (70) have commented on the death of Queen Elizabeth’s husband (94). Today, Monday (April 12, 2021), Prince William (38) publishes a post on Instagram that once again makes it clear how much Philip was valued and loved.
Prince William posts touching lines to his late grandfather
Under a photo showing his grandfather with his son Prince George (7), William writes the lines that make it clear that Philip as a statesman not only served on behalf of the crown for several decades, but above all one thing for his family was: a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
“I consider myself lucky that I not only had his example as a role model, but also his constant presence well into my own adult life – both in good times and in difficult times,” the 38-year-old writes in his post for his grandfather . He was grateful to have had Prince Philip not only for himself, but also for his family. “I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. I will keep my children’s special memories of their great-grandfather who picked them up in his carriage and of Never take his infectious sense of adventure and mischievous sense of humor for granted! ” How much George enjoyed traveling in the horse-drawn carriage with his great-grandfather can be seen in the photo that William chose for his post. It shows George at kindergarten age, sitting next to Philip on the box of a carriage, both smiling happily at the camera.
A life in the service of the crown
William further assures in his text that he will continue his life in the service of the Crown: “My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation. Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and we will be the Queen in support the coming years. ”
The 38-year-old closes his post with loving, very personal words, assuring that Philip will always be kept in my heart: “I will miss my grandfather, but I know that he would have wanted us to continue with our work.”
This article originally appeared on GALA.de.
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