'Our dearest Grannie,' the joint statement began.
released a statement via Buckingham Palace and expressed not being able"to put much into words" since their"grannie" died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
"Our dearest Grannie, We've not been able to put much into words since you left us all," the sisters wrote."There have been tears and laughter, silences and chatter, hugs and loneliness, and a collective loss for you, our beloved Queen and our beloved Grannie. We, like many, thought you'd be here forever. And we all miss you terribly."
"You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever," the sisters continued."For now dear Grannie, all we want to say is thank you. Thank you for making us laugh, for including us, for picking heather and raspberries, for marching soldiers, for our teas, for comfort, for joy.
The sisters went on to say"the world mourns you and the tributes would really make you smile. They are all too true of the remarkable leader you are." They added,"We're so happy you're back with Grandpa. Goodbye dear Grannie, it has been the honour of our lives to have been your granddaughters and we're so very proud of you."
They signed off,"We know that dear Uncle Charles, the King, will continue to lead in your example as he too has dedicated his life to service. God save the King. With our love, Beatrice and Eugenie."
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