A former royal protection officer has provided a deeply moving and intimate account of the final days of Queen Elizabeth II's life, revealing her incredible strength and dedication to duty right up to the end.
In an exclusive revelation, the ex-Met Police officer, who was present during those poignant last moments at Balmoral Castle, describes the sombre atmosphere and the royal family's unwavering commitment to serving the nation even in their darkest hour.
The Final Journey to Balmoral
Despite clearly struggling with her health, the Queen insisted on travelling to her beloved Scottish estate in August 2022. "She was determined to go to Balmoral," the officer shared, highlighting her remarkable resilience. This would become her final journey to the place she loved most.
A Family's Vigil
As Her Majesty's condition deteriorated, her children swiftly gathered by her bedside. The officer described the emotional scene as Princess Anne, already present in Scotland, was joined by King Charles III and Prince Andrew, who arrived just in time to say their final goodbyes.
Prince William, now the Prince of Wales, also made the urgent journey to be with his grandmother in her final hours, demonstrating the close-knit family bonds that transcended their royal duties.
The Weight of History
The protection officer's testimony reveals the immense historical significance felt by everyone present. They were acutely aware that they were witnessing the end of the second Elizabethan era - a monumental moment in British history that would be remembered for generations.
A Legacy of Service
Most strikingly, the account emphasises how the Queen remained concerned with her constitutional duties until her very last breath. Even as she faded, her thoughts were with the nation she had served for an extraordinary seventy years on the throne.
This heartfelt testimony provides an unprecedented glimpse into the private final chapter of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, painting a portrait of a woman who embodied duty, strength, and devotion to her country until the very end.
