Though she was advancing in age, it still came as a shock whenQueen Elizabeth II diedin September 2022.
That promise of lifelong service, I renew to all today."
Just as they did, the clouds broke and a double rainbow was cast over the palace grounds.
Such a natural display wasn’t a singular occurrence, either.
It just so happened that the queen’s coffin was lying in state there at the time.
A coincidence, perhaps?
Princess Catherine didn’t think so.
You hardly ever see rainbows up there, but there were five."
Catherine simply responded, “Her Majesty was looking down on us.”
If that isn’t enough to give you the chills, we don’t know what is.
“I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life.
“Witnessing the love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting.
We will all share unique memories.
I offer my thanks to each and every one who share our sense of loss.”
“To my mother, The Queen, thank you.”
“This year we’ve invited hundreds of inspiring individuals to the service.
“Our natural world is one of our greatest assets.
I take great comfort then from the progress we are making to end the illegal wildlife trade.”
William has continued to put environmentalism at the forefront of his role as the Prince of Wales.
Sarah Ferguson who had bonded with the queen’s dogs already took on the responsibility.
The two women also bonded due to their love of dogs.
“I cannot thank you enough for the love and sympathy you have shown our whole family.
Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones.
We feel their absence at every familiar turn of the season and remember them in each cherished tradition.”
“Thank you for your sound advice.
Thank you for your infectious smile.
“[We were] very close.
Thank you for your support, you have no idea how much it means.”
The brooch in question is called the Russian Sapphire Cluster Brooch, and dates back to the late 1800s.
It includes 18 diamonds and 10 sapphires, and is said to be worth about $680,000.
