After the queen’s death, her eldest son, Charles ascended the throne, becoming King Charles III.
On September 10, William released his first statement as the Prince of Wales.
The statement was shared on the newly changed Prince and Princess of WalesInstagramaccount.
“I…have lost a grandmother.
And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful.
“She was by my side at my happiest moments.
And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life,” he added.
In conclusion, William said it will take some time for to “feel real.”
He closed with a quote from his grandmother.
“Grief [is] the price we pay for love,” he wrote.
