Prince Andrew speaks publicly for the first time since the Queen's death
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Duke of York has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. In a short speech, he thanked members of the public for visiting Balmoral after the death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Speaking to well-wishers in the crowd, he said: "We've been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on." Other members of the Royal family were seen nodding to members of the public as they walked up to Balmoral towards the gates.
The family took a moment to stop and look at the flowers and read tributes from the public. Read more: The reason King Charles has added an R to the end of his signature - and why it's different to the Queen Princess Eugenie was seen laying a bunch of flowers alongside the other tributes.
The Duke of York was spotted putting his arm around his daughter as she wiped tears from her eyes. The Earl of Wessex, accompanied by his wife and daughter Lady Louise, also expressed his thank to those who visited Balmoral Castle.
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