Princess Eugenie Shares Emotional Tribute To Grandfather Prince Philip
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Princess Eugenie has shared a touching tribute to her late grandfather, Prince Philip.
Sharing a number of touching memories of her grandpa, Eugenie thanked the Duke of Edinburgh for his "dedication and love" before promising to "look after granny for you".
"We all miss you," Eugenie begins.
"You would be so touched by all the tributes that have been shared with me the past few days.
"People remember sitting next to you at a dinner, or shaking your hand once, who remember you saying hello in passing, or remember how much their DofE award meant to them.
"I remember learning how to cook, how to paint, what to read. I remember laughing at your jokes and asking about your spectacular life and service in the navy.
"I remember incinerating the sausages and you swooping in to save the day. I remember your hands and your laugh and your favourite beer.
"I will remember you in your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you for your dedication and love for us all and especially Granny, who we will look after for you."
In the post, Eugenie included a series of sweet images of the pair, including a throwback photo from when she was just a child.
Eugenie's tribute comes just a few days after Princes William and Harry shared their own touching words in remembrance of their grandfather.
Prince William wrote: "My grandfather's century of life was defined by service - to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family.
"I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life - both through good times and the hardest days. I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her.
"I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour!
He added: "My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation. Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead. I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job."
Meanwhile, in a statement issued through his foundation Archewell, Prince Harry said: "My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm - and also because you never knew what he might say next.
"He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end.
"He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, 'Oh do get on with it!'
"So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered-by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts."
Prince Philip's funeral will be held this Saturday, 17th April, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. In line with Covid regulations, there will be just 30 people present.