Prince Andrew shares a heartfelt tribute in the wake of his mother, Queen Elizabeth. “I will miss your insights, advice, and humor,” he said.
On Sunday, the Duke of York, 62, gave a personal statement accompanied by a photo of himself as a baby with his mother. “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one,” his statement began. “Your Majesty, it has been an honor and privilege to serve you. Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honoring their respect.
Prince Andrew Breaks Silence Since His Mother, The Queen’s Death As He pens Sweet Tribute To Her
Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever,” He went on. “I have found your knowledge and wisdom invite, with no boundary or containment. I will miss your insights, advice, and humor. As our book of experiences closes, another opens, and I will forever hold you close to my heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I will tread gladly into the next with you as my guide.”
“God save The King.” He ended his statement, expressing his support for his brother, King Charles. A lot has been made of Andrew’s participation in his mother’s funeral arrangements. In January 2022, he was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages after being accused of sexual assault by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a victim of Epstein’s former ring. During his sexual assault case, Andrew was also barred from using his HRH (“His Royal Highness”) title. However, he repeatedly denies any wrongdoing.
Unlike his siblings, Prince Andrew was not permitted to wear a military uniform during a procession earlier last week behind his mother’s coffin. Prince Harry was also not allowed to wear a uniform during the procession due to his departure from the royal family in 2020.
However, Prince Andrew got an exception and was allowed to wear a military uniform at a solemn vigil alongside his three siblings as a mark of respect for his mother and monarch, who died “peacefully.” Despite his absence from public life, Prince Andrew was present at his father, Prince Philip‘s, memorial service earlier this year. In an unexpected move, he drove his mother to the service and escorted her down Westminster Abbey’s aisle.
According to royal reporter Robert Jobson, the Queen’s decision caused some concern among senior members of the royal family, “but she insisted.” Prince Philip’s Century’s author explained, “It demonstrates how much she cares for and supports her son.”
