Two years have passed since the revered Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, leaving a vacuum in the british monarchy and in the hearts of millions around the world. However, interest in his final moments has not waned, and recently, royal documentary filmmaker Robert Hardman has unveiled unpublished fragments of the Queen’s personal diaryshedding light on his final days.
In an entry dated September 6, 2022, Elizabeth II recorded a brief but significant entry in her Scottish retreat at Balmoral: “Edward came to see me.” This Edward Youngyour loyal private secretary For almost two decades, he played a crucial role in the preparations for the transition to the reign of Charles III. According to Hardman, this mention in the diary not only reflects the disciplined routine of the monarch, who maintained her habit of documenting key events throughout her 70-year reign, but also the closeness and trust she maintained with her most intimate team.
On the same day of this entry, the monarch made her last public appearanceposing for photographers with a slight bruise on his right hand, the result of a peripheral line used for the administration of medications. This gesture, captured and quickly spread on social networks, showed an Elizabeth II serene and dignifiedeven in his last moments of public service.
Edward Young’s visit was not just an administrative routine. It was he who had the difficult task of report the death of Isabel II, news that marked the end of an era. After this event, Young retiredbeing recognized by Carlos III with several decorations for his unwavering loyalty and service. However, not everyone in the Royal Family has fond memories of him. Prince Harry, in his recent biography, harshly criticized Young, describing him as “a hairy, oval-faced man who used to walk around with a calm and majestic bearing, as if the rest of humanity owed him homage.”
This contrast in opinions about Edward Young reflects the complexities and tensions that often lurk behind the closed doors of royalty. While some see him as a fundamental pillar during the last years of Elizabeth II, others, like Harry, perceive him less favorably.
The queen’s final words in her diary, although concise, offer us a window into her inner world at a moment of monumental transition. Sitting in the peaceful surroundings of Balmoral, Elizabeth II once again demonstrated the dignity and commitment that defined her long reign.
As the world continues to remember and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, these new details give us a better understanding of the person behind the crown, her final days and the relationships that shaped her legacy.
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