Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice have penned an emotional tribute to their late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
The late monarch passed away peacefully on September 8 aged 96, at her Scottish estate of Balmoral.
Prince Andrew’s daughters wrote an emotional message to their “dearest Grannie”, just hours before they stood vigil at her coffin with their six cousins.
Beatrice and Eugenie penned: “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,” the sisters continued.
“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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Beatrice and Eugenie’s cousins Prince William and Prince Harry have paid tributes of their own to their late grandmother.
Meanwhile King Charles III, who ascended to the throne following his mother’s death, paid tribute to the Queen during his first address as the new monarch.
Anne, the Princess Royal also penned a message to her late mother.
