- Queen Elizabeth's final wish revealed
- Sussexes' visit amidst royal rift
- Queen's legacy and family ties
In the months leading to her passing in September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II had one heartfelt wish: to see all her great-grandchildren together. This included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children, despite ongoing tensions within the royal family. Royal biographer Robert Hardman highlights this in his upcoming book, 'Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story.' The Queen aimed to create joyful memories for her family, even as she faced her declining health.
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Sussexes' Visit Amidst Royal Rift
The rift between Prince Harry and the royal family, exacerbated by the couple's 2020 departure from royal duties and their explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, loomed large. Yet, the Sussexes made a crucial visit to London in June 2022, allowing the Queen to meet her great-granddaughter, Princess Lilibet. This reunion took place just before Lilibet's first birthday, celebrated with a private party at Windsor Castle.
Queen's Legacy and Family Ties
Queen Elizabeth was a devoted great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren, including Prince William and Kate Middleton's children. Her legacy of family unity is evident, even as two more great-grandchildren joined the family after her passing. Hardman notes that the Queen was aware of her medical prognosis, prompting her to focus on family ties in her final months. She passed away on September 8, 2022, at age 96, with "old age" cited as the cause.
