The new Prince of Wales, King Charles III's eldest son Prince William, has shared a poignant tribute to his grandmother. Taking to social media on Saturday afternoon, the Prince acknowledged that "the world lost an extraordinary leader" when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday but noted he "lost a grandmother" at the same time.
The UK is in a period of national mourning ahead of the late Queen's funeral later this month and many eyes are on the royal family as they navigate the period. Addressing the nation on Friday, King Charles III spoke of his "profound sorrow" at the loss of his mother, sent his love and best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan as they build a life together overseas and confirmed Prince Harry and Catherine 'Kate' Middleton are now Prince and Princess of Wales.
In his poignant tribute to his grandmother, and the first statement he has issued as Prince of Wales, Prince William wrote: "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.
