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Prince Andrew shares details of the Queen’s heartache after losing Prince Philip

The controversial royal has revealed how his mother is coping throughout this awful time.
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While attending a small service for the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, controversial royal Prince Andrew shared his thoughts on his father’s passing, including details of how the Queen is coping.

WATCH: Prince Andrew reveals how the Queen is grieving her late husband

Appearing at The Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor on Sunday morning, estranged royal Prince Andrew spoke with the BBC about his father’s death.

The royal likened the tragedy to having “lost the grandfather of the nation” before speaking of his mother and how she is coping with the awful loss.  

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Prince Andrew described losing his father Philip as “losing the grandfather of the nation”. (Credit: Getty)

“I feel very sorry and supportive of my mother who’s feeling it probably more than everybody else.” the Duke said.

“The Queen, as you would expect, is an incredibly stoic person and she described his passing as a miracle.”

He went on the explain that Her Majesty revealed that losing the great love of her life has “left a huge void in her heart”. 

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Prince Andrew revealed Philip’s passing has “left a huge void” in the Queen’s heart. (Credit: Getty)

The Palace announced the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing in an official statement on Friday.

“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.” the statement read.

“Further announcements will made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss. Friday, 9 April 2021.”

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Prince Philip passed away on Friday, 9th April, 2021 when he was 99 years old. (Credit: Getty)

Around the world, people have been paying tribute to the late royal’s legacy, including our own Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. 

The PM said in a statement: “I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Her Majesty and the royal family to the passing of the Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh.”

“The Duke’s life was one of the duty and of service, of loyalty and honour. Memories of him will of course tell stories of his candour, and a unique and forceful and authentic personality. But above all, he was a man who was steadfast, who could be relied upon, always standing by his Queen.”

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Catie is a Senior Digital Content Producer for New Idea. Since 2020, she has been writing for renowned brands including The Australian Women’s Weekly, WHO, Girlfriend, TV WEEK, and Now To Love. Currently, she is creating celebrity, royal, and entertainment content for New Idea, while also managing the brand’s Instagram and print-to-digital relations. When she’s not at work, you can find Catie reading a good book, or seeing her favourite musician in concert.

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