Prince Charles of England, the first in the line of succession to the British throne, paid tribute on Saturday, April 10, to the “beloved and esteemed” figure of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died yesterday at the age of 99.
“As you can imagine, my family and I miss my father immensely. He was a much loved and esteemed figure who, I imagine, would be deeply moved by the number of people here, around the world and in the Commonwealth. , who share our loss and sorrow, ”he said.
In a statement to the media for his hometown of Highgrove House, Gloucestershire, England, Carlos emphasized that Queen Elizabeth II’s consort was “a very special person”.
“I think I would be especially amazed at the reactions and the exciting things that have been said about him. From that point of view, my family and I are immensely grateful to him,” added the prince.
Carlos, 72, was one of the members of the royal family who visited the Duke of Edinburgh at the London hospital where he was admitted for about a month in late February, until he was discharged after surgery on March 16. .
A photo of the prince visibly moved after that visit to King Edward VII hospital was widely reported in the British media.
This Saturday, in the moments before the Duke’s funeral at Windsor Castle, the Prince of Wales will walk in a short procession behind his father’s coffin to St George’s Chapel, accompanied by other members of the royal family.
Due to restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic and Felipe’s own wishes, the funerals will be on a smaller scale and there will be no vigils or processions for the public.