A statement issued by Buckingham Palace just after midday spoke of the Queen’s „deep sorrow“ following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.
He was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.
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Diana: The People’s Princess ..
A princess so tragically taken in the prime of her life, who came into the British Royal family and the public eye as a shy young woman, grew into one of the most popular and adored woman in the world. She brought a breath of fresh air into the Windsor household and helped to change the public perception of the monarchy. She reached out and touched so many people’s hearts, as she often struggled with her own personal life. Her two sons have grown into fine young men, with much of their mother’s feisty spirit.
‚I didn’t want to be alive any more‘: Harry and Meghan describe racism and royal animosity in Oprah interview
Just that morning, she said she told her husband about her suicidal thoughts. “I was ashamed to say it,” she told Winfrey, “ashamed to admit it, but I knew If I didn’t say it, I would do it.”
Harry, she said, cradled her and, over time, began to formulate a plan to ease the pressure and ensure that the tragedy that had engulfed his mother, Princess Diana, would not repeat itself.
Meghan has said in the interview with Oprah Winfrey that when she was first pregnant with son Archie there were „concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born“.
Speaking on CBS she declined to say who had this conversation with Harry, which he then relayed to her, saying revealing their name would be „very damaging“.
“Oprah’s special with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — pictured here at their Montecito home chatting with Winfrey — has been extended from 90-minutes to a two-hour special (to air Sunday, March 7 from 8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS)”
The Queen is sending a private message of condolence to the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Her Majesty very much enjoyed meeting Captain Sir Tom and his family at Windsor last year. Her thoughts and those of the Royal Family are with them.
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– The Duke of Cambridge hailed the team’s ‚amazing achievement‘ this morning
– Three Oxford professors told how the vaccine is based on decades of research
– It emerged this month that William caught coronavirus in April but didn’t reveal it
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“In accordance with government guidelines, no hymns were sung, but a selection of music was played,” said Buckingham Palace. “The National Anthem was played – but not sung.”