Prince Harry Speaks Out For The First Time On The Passing Of His Grandfather, Prince Philip
In a statement shared on Monday, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, honored his grandfather Prince Philip and celebrated his life.
“My grandfather was a man of service, honor, and great humor. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm—and also because you never knew what he might say next,” Harry said. “He will be remembered as the longest-reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince, and a Duke,” Harry said. “But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end,” BuzzFeed notes.
As we previously reported, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away on Friday at the age of 99. His funeral will be held Saturday, although according to COVID-19 protocols, only 30 people can attend.
Harry went on to say,
“He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, ‘Oh do get on with it!’
“So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered—by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts.”
He ended off by saying, “Per Mare, Per Terram,” which is the motto of the Royal Marines.
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