Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and the four children of Elizabeth II paid their father a touching tribute this weekend. The death of the duke.

The couple’s second eldest child and only daughter, Princess Anne, said in a statement released on Sunday: “You know this will happen, but you never really prepared.” “My father has always been me. His teacher, supporter and critic, but mainly because he is the example I want to imitate the most, living a happy life and free service.”

The Duke is the longest-served royal residence in British history. “Peace” died on Friday 99-year-old royal family Say. He was discharged from the hospital for infection treatment and died a few weeks after undergoing surgery for a heart attack.

Annie said in the statement: “I want to emphasize that the family appreciates the information and memories of so many people he has also touched.” “We will miss him, but he left a legacy that can inspire us all. .”

Prince Edward, Prince Edward and Edward’s wife Sophis, the Countess of Wessex, spoke to the British media on Sunday after attending the Royal House Church in Windsor.

Andrew, the third of the couple’s four children, said the Duke’s death “has been taken home [him] Not just [their] Loss” but the loss of people whose loved ones died during the coronavirus pandemic.

“He is an amazing man,” Andrew said. “We almost lost our grandfather in this country. I am very sorry and supportive of my mother. I think my mother may feel more than everyone else.”

Andrew Return to royal duties After reviewing him Connection with Jeffrey EpsteinThe Queen said that the Queen described the experience of losing her husband for more than 70 years as “leaving a huge gap in her life.”

Edward was the youngest of the four children. When his father died, he said: “Although there are many people who try to prepare themselves, it is still a terrible shock.”

Prince Charles shared his views in a public speech on Saturday, description His father is “a very special person, I think the most important thing is that his reaction to him and touching words will surprise him.”

Charles said: “We, my family, are deeply grateful for all of this.” “This will enable us to sustain this particular loss and this very sad time.”

Buckingham Palace officials announced on Saturday that the prince’s funeral will be held on Saturday in a small ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry will fly to the UK to participate Funeral, but his wife Meghan (Duchess of Sussex) will stay in the United States because she is in the late pregnancy.