The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid a moving tribute to Her Majesty The Queen on Monday, a day after her originally scheduled exit.
The couple's delayed tribute has sparked speculation among royal fans. According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were due to release a statement on Sunday, a day after the Prince of Wales' tribute.
But, their tribute was withheld until Monday morning, when it was posted via their website, Archwell org.
The timing of the Sussexes' tribute is believed to have followed protocol and taken place on an extra day out of respect for the 9/11 anniversary.
The heartwarming tribute, penned by Prince Harry, reads: "As we celebrate the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, and mourn her loss, we all remember the compass she was for so many in his commitment to service and duty.”
“Grandma, as this latest parting brings us great sadness, I am eternally grateful for all of our first encounters – from my earliest childhood memories with you, to your first encounter as Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren. I cherish those times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. We already miss you very much, not only to us, but to the whole world. And as he comes to the first meetings, we now honor my father in his new role as King Charles III,” he wrote.
Prince Harry and Meghan were visiting the UK at the time of the Queen's death and confirmed they would remain in the country until her funeral.
Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19.
