Prince Harry Praises Queen Elizabeth ‘Looking Down On Us’ One Day Ahead Of Her Death Anniversary
07.09.2023 - 22:45
/ etcanada.com
Prince Harry gave a special salute to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, on the eve of her one-year death anniversary.
While attending the annual awards ceremony for WellChild — a U.K. charity for sick children, which he’s supported for over 10 years — the Duke of Sussex took the stage on Thursday to present an award for Inspirational Child (aged 4 to 6), along with a speech honouring the late monarch. Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96 on Sept, 8, 2022.
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“As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year as my grandmother passed away,” Harry told the audience inside the U.K. event. “As you also probably know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her. And that’s precisely why I know, exactly one year on, she is looking down on all of us tonight, happy we’re together continuing to spotlight such an incredible community.”
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were ready to attend last year’s WellChild Awards in London on Sept. 8, however Queen Elizabeth’s doctors revealed they were “concerned” over her health, forcing the couple to cancel their appearance so Harry could make his way to Scotland where the Queen later died at Balmoral Castle.
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Now, a year after her passing, Harry is expected to spend the anniversary of his grandmother’s death separately, away from the royal family.
“The Duke, the Duchess and their family will privately acknowledge and honour the Queen on the anniversary of her passing,” a representative for Harry and