To most, he wasPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. But toPrincess Eugenie, he was “Grandpa.”
Princess Eugeniejoined fellow members of the royal family in mourning the death ofPrince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99, with a personal tribute.
Eugenie, 31, said that many people had stories of meetingPrince Philip, even just small moments that touched them.
“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,” she wrote.
Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Prince Philip.Indigo/Getty Images
Eugenie went on to share her personal memories of her grandfather.
“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,” she said. "I remember incinerating the sausages and you swooping in to save the day. I remember your hands and your laugh and your favourite beer."
She continued, “I will remember you in your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren.”
Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise and Prince Philip.Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images
Princess Eugeniewent on to thankPrince Philipfor his devotion to the royal family, includingQueen Elizabeth, his wife of 73 years.
“Thank you for your dedication and love for us all and especially Granny, who we will look after for you,” she wrote.
The younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson signed the heartfelt note, "With all my love, Eugenie."
Prince Philip and Princess Eugenie.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
“On his grandfather’s birthday weekend, thinking of my grandfather, we are introducing our little boy,” Eugenie wrote on her Instagram Story, referring to both her father,Prince Andrew, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh, who was hospitalized at the time.
“He is named after his great grandfather and both of his great x5 grandfathers,” Eugenie added alongside asweet family photo.
The rest of his moniker comes from a 5x grandfather on Jack’s side, Rev. Edward Hawke Brooksbank.
Princess Eugenie joins her cousinsPrince WilliamandPrince Harry, who each shared tribute to their grandfather earlier this week.
“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,” William said. “I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job.”
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Prince Harry, 36, shared his own personal statement: “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.”
source: people.com
