Heartbroken Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie reveal ‘tears and loneliness in intimate statement after Queen’s death
PRINCESSES Beatrice and Eugenie tonight paid tribute to their “beloved Grannie” following her death last week.
The sisters, 32 and 34, described Her Majesty as their “guide” and “matriarch” as they thanked her for their “teas” and “marching soldiers” this afternoon.
In a heartbreaking joint statement, they said they have shared in “tears and laughter” as well as “hugs and loneliness” since their grandmother died peacefully in Balmoral last Thursday.
And they described how they, “like many” thought she would be “here forever”.
Issuing the touching tribute today, the pair wrote: “You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world.
“You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever.”
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And the daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew was visibly emotional in Balmoral last week as she and Eugenie laid a bouquet of flowers for their grandmother.
Their statement today went on to thank Her Majesty for everything she did, including their “teas” and “marching soldiers” .
And in a sweet nod to the Queen’s intel, they added: “You, being you, will never know the impact you have had on our family and so many people around the world.
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“Thank you for making us laugh, for including us, for picking heather and raspberries, for marching soldiers, for our teas, for comfort, for joy.
“The world mourns you and the tributes would really make you smile.
“We’re so happy you’re back with Grandpa. Goodbye dear Grannie, it has been the honour of our lives to have been your granddaughters and we’re so very proud of you.”
The sisters went on to praise their new king “Dear Uncle Charles” saying they “know” he will lead by the Queen’s example.
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Prince Harry will be at the foot of the coffin – with both brothers in military uniform at King Charles’ request.
Beatrice and Eugenie will stand by Harry, while William will have Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips either side.
Statement in Full
Our dearest Grannie,
We’ve not been able to put much into words since you left us all.
There have been tears and laughter, silences and chatter, hugs and loneliness, and a collective
loss for you, our beloved Queen and our beloved Grannie.
We, like many, thought you’d be here forever. And we all miss you terribly.
You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this
world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever.
For now dear Grannie, all we want to say is thank you. Thank you for making us laugh, for
including us, for picking heather and raspberries, for marching soldiers, for our teas, for
comfort, for joy. You, being you, will never know the impact you have had on our family and
so many people around the world.
The world mourns you and the tributes would really make you smile. They are all too true of
the remarkable leader you are.
We’re so happy you’re back with Grandpa. Goodbye dear Grannie, it has been the honour of
our lives to have been your granddaughters and we’re so very proud of you.
We know that dear Uncle Charles, the King, will continue to lead in your example as he too
has dedicated his life to service.
God save the King.
With our love,
Beatrice and Eugenie
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