Up until this point, Prince Andrew has remained conspicuously quiet about the loss.

Andrew further praised his mother’s “devotion” to the nation.

The statement went on to call attention to the duke’s special relationship with the Queen.

Prince Andrew looking down

He has denied any wrongdoing, incidentally.

In mere moments, Twitter was speaking out about the headline-making statement.

Someone else proclaimed the duke’s words were"nauseating.

Queen and Prince Andrew

“Yet another person may havespokenfor many by saying no one wants to hear from Prince Andrew.

And other fanvoicedthat he should be able to express his love for his mother.

The image was taken by Cecil Beaton when the future duke was a newborn (viaDaily Mail).