Prince Andrew has paid tribute to the Queen, saying he’ll “treasure without end” her “love, compassion and care”.
The Duke of York, who stepped down from public life in 2019 over his friendship with paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned he would miss the Queen’s “insights, recommendation and humour”.
He described his late mom as “Mummy, Mom, Your Majesty, three in a single” and mentioned it had been an “honour and privilege” to serve her.
In his tribute, Andrew mentioned: “Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I’ll treasure without end.
“I’ve discovered your information and knowledge infinite, with no boundary or containment.
“I’ll miss your insights, recommendation and humour.
“As our e-book of experiences closes, one other opens, and I’ll without end maintain you near my coronary heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I’ll tread gladly into the following with you as my information.
Prince Andrew’s look through the 10 days of nationwide mourning has brought on unease for some because of the nature of his resolution to step again from public life.
Earlier this yr, the Duke of York paid tens of millions to settle a civil sexual assault case in opposition to Virginia Giuffre, who accused the prince of sexually assaulting her when she was 17 after she was trafficked by Epstein.
Prince Andrew denied the claims and mentioned he had by no means met Guiffre.
Forward of the authorized settlement, the Queen stripped her son of all of his honorary navy roles, together with Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. He additionally gave up his HRH type.
Attributable to the truth that he’s not a working royal, the Duke of York is not permitted to put on uniform through the ceremonial occasions marking the Queen.
Earlier within the week, he wore a morning swimsuit whereas marching behind his mom’s coffin.
Nevertheless, he obtained a particular exception permitting him to put on navy uniform for the Queen’s vigil on Friday.
On Monday a person was arrested and charged with breach of the peace for “shouting abuse” at Prince Andrew through the procession carrying the Queen’s coffin down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
Movies on social media confirmed a person shouting on the duke as he walked behind the hearse on Monday, earlier than being dragged to the bottom by two bystanders.
The person was subsequently arrested and was launched by police on an endeavor to seem at courtroom at a later date.
