'All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen.'
are now the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, posted their respects to William’s grandmother on social media this afternoon.'On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.
'My wife has had twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives. 'I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real. 'My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen.The tribute follows a wave of social media posts from fellow royals, heads of state and celebrities alike paying their respects to the longest reigning British monarch in history.
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