The heartbreaking passingof England’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, sent shockwaves across the world.

Of course, no one felt the queen’s loss more deeply than her family.

“When the plane started to descend, I saw my mobile phone light up,” Harry wrote.

Prince Harry with serious face

“It was a message from Meg: ‘Call me as soon as you read this.’

I checked the BBC webpage.

My grandmother had died.

Prince Harry kissing Queen Elizabeth II

My father was the King.”

“I put on a black tie, stepped off the plane into heavy drizzle,” herecalled.