Princess Anne is in mourning following the passing of her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was 96 years old.
At Balmoral in Scotland, the monarch passed away on Thursday, September 8th, surrounded by her immediate family. The only daughter and second child of the late monarch and Prince Philip, Anne, made the following statement as she accompanied her mother’s coffin back to Buckingham Palace:
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“I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys. Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting.”
“We will all share unique memories. I offer my thanks to each and every one who share our sense of loss. We may have been reminded how much of her presence and contribution to our national identity we took for granted.”
“I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to my dear brother Charles as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch.”
She then finished: “To my mother, The Queen, thank you.”
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Anne, 72, is 17th in the line of succession to the British throne and has been Princess Royal since 1987.
Her Majesty passed away in Scotland at Balmoral. The King and the Queen Consort will stay at Balmoral through this evening and travel back to London the following day, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
The late Duke of Edinburgh, who was married to the Queen, passed away in April 2021 at the age of 99.
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Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward were among the four children the couple had together during their more than 73 years of marriage.
Eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren are also left behind by Her Majesty.
