Charles and Anne on their deathbed: Harry and William were late for the Queen
The contents in the “archives” were created and posted by the previous owners of this website. We are not responsible for any misleading or incorrect content that is posted here.
Charles and Anne on their deathbed
Harry and William were late for the Queen
9/9/2022, 8:18 am
When the news of her grandmother’s health reaches her, Princes William and Harry immediately leave for Balmoral. But according to British media reports, both are overdue. You can’t say goodbye to Elizabeth II anymore.
The Queen’s grandchildren, Prince William and Prince Harry, reportedly were unable to say goodbye to their grandmother. As the British Daily Mail reports, Charles’ two sons did not arrive in Balmoral, Scotland, until after the monarch’s death. Only their eldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, reached the regent’s estate and thus on her deathbed, the newspaper reports, citing unnamed sources. The news of the death reached Harry and William as they were already on their way to their grandmother.
William was on a private jet from Berkshire to Aberdeen with Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie. Duchess Kate stayed in London to care for their three children. Prince Harry, who is visiting his home country with his wife Meghan and was due to attend a charity event in London that evening, had also tried to reach Balmoral on time. However, it did not arrive until around 9 p.m., almost an hour and a half after the public was informed of the Queen’s death.
His wife had not traveled to Balmoral either. According to BBC Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell, Meghan may have shied away from a trip to Scotland for fear she wouldn’t be received particularly warmly by the other members of the royal family. She only changed her plans at the last minute. Harry’s wife’s father, Thomas Markle, also said Elizabeth II’s death was a great loss to the world. It feels like “we’ve all lost a family member”.
Speech expected from Charles
Harry and Meghan paid tribute to the monarch on the website of their charity Archewell. “In Loving Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” stands on a black background. The king’s statement was shared on William and Kate’s account. In it, Charles honors the Queen as “a dear ruler and a beloved mother”. Her death was “a moment of great sorrow for me and all members of my family”. He knew their loss hurt people across the country, the Commonwealth and the world.
Elizabeth II died Thursday evening at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate. Charles and his wife Camilla plan to travel to London later today, the Palace of Scotland said. Under a long drawn-out plan, the king is expected to meet the new prime minister, Liz Truss, and deliver a televised address to the nation.
