Queen's right-hand woman Angela Kelly says she will 'never forget her friend'
The late Queen's right-hand woman has paid an emotional tribute to her friend, saying: "I will never forget you."
Angela Kelly, the former monarch's dresser and confidante, wrote on Instagram: "I will never forget you. I will always love you. I miss you, my friend." It was followed with a black heart emoji and a black and white photo of Ms Kelly with the Queen, who was smiling broadly, dressed in robes and the glittering Diamond Diadem.
The pair were introduced in the early 90s when the mum-of-three was taken on as a dresser after impressing the Queen Mother's personal stylist. She went on to become indispensable and revelled in delight at making the Queen look her absolute best.
Ms Kelly's message came as the Prince and Princess of Wales also paid a personal tribute to the late Queen, writing: "Today we remember the extraordinary life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We all miss you. W & C" It was accompanied by a photo of the late monarch surrounded by her great-grandchildren including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and her two youngest grandchildren.
Angela Kelly paid an emotional tribute to her friend, the late QueenThe Waleses were also pictured on the Buckingham Palace balcony with the late Queen and the now-King during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, with another image of the Queen dressed in a vibrant blue coat and hat. Earlier today, King Charles released a favourite photograph of his mum and a recorded message.
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In audio spoken at Balmoral Castle, Charles said he recalled with "great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us". He said: "I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all."
The formal colour photograph chosen by Charles was taken by Cecil Beaton and shows her aged 42 in 1968. She is standing sideways and smiling in her Garter robes and wearing the Grand Duchess Vladimir's Tiara, made of 15 interlaced diamond circles.
Ms Kelly leaving Westminster Abbey during the funeral service for the late Queen (Getty Images)Last night, Prince Harry remembered his grandmother during a moving speech at the WellChild Awards in London. Speaking to a packed room, he said: "I'll try not to get choked up this evening." He continued: "As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last as my grandmother passed away.
"As you also know, she would have been the first person to insist that I still come to be with you all instead of going to her. And that's why I know that exactly one year on she's looking down on us on all of us tonight, happy we're together and continuing to spotlight such an incredible community."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also paid tribute to her, saying: "With the perspective of a year, the scale of her late majesty's service only seems greater. Her devotion to the nations of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth only seems deeper.
A portrait released in tribute to the Queen on the first anniversary of her death (@RoyalFamily/Twitter)"And our gratitude for such an extraordinary life of duty and dedication only continues to grow." Mr Sunak said he treasured his memories of meeting the late Queen and was struck by her "wisdom, by her incredible warmth and grace", and also her "sharp wit". "People across the UK, whether they had the good fortune to meet her late majesty or not, will be reflecting today on what she meant to them and the example she set for us all," he added.
Soldiers and horses who took part in the state funeral procession and proclamation salutes for the new reign will return for Accession Day gun anniversary salutes in the King's honour today. Captain Amy Cooper, who was the lead rider in the procession which carried the coffin to lie in state in Westminster Hall, will give the order to fire a 41-gun salute at midday in London's Hyde Park.
A 62-gun salute will also be fired at the Tower of London by The Honourable Artillery Company - the regiment and the King's Troop were responsible for gun salutes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Bells will be rung at Westminster Abbey at 1pm in commemoration of the King's accession.
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