Prince Harry has paid tribute to his late grandmother in an emotional statement released on Monday September 12th.

The Duke of Sussex praises the commitment to service and duty of Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry spoke of Her Late Majesty’s “unwavering grace and dignity” and said she was “globally admired and respected.”

The Duke also described Queen Elizabeth II as a “guiding compass to so many” in his statement.

There are also deeply personal words within the release which appear on his and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan’s website, archewell.com.

Here is a transcript of Prince Harry’s message to his grandmother:

In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty. She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy. Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: “Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.”

Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren. I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over. And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III.

Thank you for your commitment to service.
Thank you for your sound advice.
Thank you for your infectious smile.

We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.