Princess Anna and the loss of her father: “You are never really ready”

“You know it will happen, but you are not never really ready“. Thus begins the tender reflection of Princess Anna About the loss of a parent, in this case a father. His, Prince Philip, died a few days ago at 99 years old, leaving one feeling of emptiness inside the royal family: «My dad was mine maestro, mine supporter and mine critic», We read on the Instagram profile of casa Windsor.



«But above all it was the example of life and service which I have always tried to follow, ”adds Anna, the only daughter of Duke of Edinburgh and of Queen Elizabeth. “His ability to deal each person as a single individual, with the own abilities, go through the many organizations in which he was involved. For me it was really a pleasure to keep it in constant contact with their activities “.

“It was also an honor and a privilege to be able to follow in his footsteps “, concludes the princess, 71 years old in August, on the sidelines of a sweet photo with Philip during the Olympics of London 2012. “We will miss him so much, but leave an inheritance that will inspire all of us “. Words that are added to those already released together with the brothers Carlo, Andrea ed Edoardo, in a moving video transmitted by the BBC a 48 ore from the disappearance.

“His energy has supported our mother all this time, “said the heir to the throne,” I think he would like to be remembered in all respects as a normal man». «Era humbleAdded the youngest son. “During the day went to work and in the evening – like any family – gathered us on the sofa and read us something ». “Until the end it was a guide and one source of supportThe third son commented.

“I think I’ll keep the best memory of him, a person you would never have a problem with a talk about your ideas even if different from hers », Anna concluded. Considered by many the favorite from the late dad.

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