Sarah Ferguson pays tribute to Queen on what would have been her birthday
23.04.2024 - 01:06
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Sarah Ferguson has paid a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her "97th birthday", despite a slight error in her calculations.
Taking to Twitter this morning (April 21), the Duchess of York expressed her reverence for the late monarch, who was actually born on April 21, 1926, which would make this year her 98th birthday.
Fergie's tweet read: "Today we are remembering Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 97th birthday. Thank you for all that you have taught us, for being a steadfast leader and dear friend. You are sorely missed."
The nation mourned the loss of its longest-reigning monarch when Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle, with her children by her side. Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward were present during her last moments, while Prince William joined from Cambridge.
The Duchess of Cambridge stayed behind to look after their children. Prince Harry made his way to Scotland, having to forego his appearance at the WellChild Awards due to the sad news, reports the Mirror.
Following her passing, the Queen's state funeral saw her coffin journey from Scotland to London, where she lay in state at Westminster Hall for four days, attracting vast numbers of mourners.
Born at 2.40am on April 21, 1926 in a Piccadilly townhouse, Princess Elizabeth had a blissful childhood, largely shielded from the public eye, with her younger sister Margaret. Known affectionately as "Lilibet" within her family, a moniker later chosen by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for their daughter to honour her great-grandmother who was described as "jolly" and "well-behaved".
Her path to the throne was unexpected, triggered when her uncle, King