Right here is the assertion launched by the Duke of Sussex in full.
“In celebrating the lifetime of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen – and in mourning her loss – we're all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her dedication to service and obligation.
“She was globally admired and revered. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true all through her life and now her eternal legacy.
“Allow us to echo the phrases she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, phrases which might carry consolation to all of us now: ‘Life, in fact, consists of ultimate partings in addition to first conferences.’
“Granny, whereas this last parting brings us nice unhappiness, I'm endlessly grateful for all of our first conferences – from my earliest childhood recollections with you, to assembly you for the primary time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the primary second you met my darling spouse and hugged the one you love great-grandchildren.
“I cherish these instances shared with you, and the various different particular moments in between. You're already sorely missed, not simply by us, however by the world over. And because it involves first conferences, we now honour my father in his new position as King Charles III.
“Thanks to your dedication to service. Thanks to your sound recommendation. Thanks to your infectious smile.
“We, too, smile realizing that you just and grandpa are reunited now, and each collectively in peace.”