Prince William, who has already taken the title of Prince of Wales, has reacted for the first time since the Queen's death.
"On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader," he began the statement, adding that the queen's devotion to her country was absolute.
"I, however, lost my grandmother. And while I grieve her loss, I feel very grateful. I have been fortunate (to have) the queen's wisdom and reassurance for 5 decades.
My wife and I have been under her supervision and support for over 20 years. My kids have spent the holidays with him and made memories that they will remember forever.
She was by my side in the happiest moments. He was by my side even in the saddest moments of my life.
I knew this day would come, but it will be some time until I feel the reality without my grandmother."
William quoted his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and said: "My grandmother said that pain is the price we pay for love. All the grief we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love we had for our extraordinary queen." .
The statement closed with a promise that the Prince of Wales would support his father on his journey. "I will honor her memory by supporting him, the king, in every way."
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