Princess Anne Was with Her Mother, the Queen, During Her Final Hours

The Princess Royal has publicly honored her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in a new statement.

In a statement shared by the royal family, Princess Anne shared remarks about her final moments with the late queen. "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys," she said. "Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting."

She added, "Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting. We may have been reminded how much of her presence and contribution to our national identity we took for granted. I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to my dear brother Charles as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch."

"To my mother, The Queen, thank you," she said, concluding the statement.

Princess Anne is the queen's only daughter and younger sibling to King Charles III, now the sovereign of the United Kingdom. She is also older sibling to Andrew, Duke of York, and Edward, Earl of Wessex.

The queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8, Buckingham Palace announced. Her Majesty was the longest reigning monarch in England, having ruled the country for 70 years.

Other royals released their statements on the queen's death, including the Prince and Princess of Wales—previously the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge—who shared their sentiments on Twitter. "She was by my side at my happiest moments," said the Prince of Wales. "And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life."

Prince Harry also released a statement on the Archewell Foundation website, writing, "In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty."

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