Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made her grandson Prince William smile during an official military parade in 2006 – see special moment
September 16, 2022 - 14:50 BST Rachel Avery Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away aged 96 on 8 September, was well known for being the head of state, but for also being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
William was 34 at the time, and he paraded alongside 227 other cadets, wearing a black uniform with red sash.READ: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew to miss state event - detailsHis then-girlfriend, now-wife, Princess Kate was sat in the audience to watch William's graduation. He wrote:"On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign."I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen's wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had twenty years of her guidance and support.
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