Prince Charles speaks about the death of his grandmother
(1 Apr 2002)
1. Various set-up shots of Prince Charles, Heir to British throne
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Prince Charles, Heir to British throne:
"I know what my darling grandmother meant to so many other people. She enriched their lives. She was the original life enhancer. And in many ways she has become an institution in her own right, a presence in the nations - and in other realms and territories beyond these shores. At once indomitable, somehow timeless, able to span the generations - wise, loving, with an utterly irresistible mischief of spirit. An immensely strong character combined with unique natural grace and infectious optimism about life itself. Above all, she understood the British character and her heart belonged to this ancient land and its humourous inhabitants whom she served with panache, style and unswerving dignity for very nearly 80 years. I know too what she meant to the whole of my family, particularly to the Queen, to whom she has always been such a sensitive support - ever since my grandfather died when he was only two and a half years older than I am now. And for me she meant everything, and I had dreaded this moment along with countless others. Somehow I never thought it would come. She seemed gloriously unstoppable. I adored her since I was a child. Her houses were always filled with an atmosphere of fun, laughter and affection. I learnt so much from her of immense value in my life. She wrote such wonderful letters. But above all she saw the funny side of life and the laughter, I shall miss. And the wonderful wisdom borne of so much experience. She was quite simply the most magical grandmother you could possibly have and I was utterly devoted to her. Her departure has left an irreplaceable chasm in countless lives, but thank God we are all richer for the sheer joy of her presence and everything she stood for."
3. Various cutaways
STORYLINE:
The UK's Prince Charles on Monday referred to the Queen Mother as an "institution in her own right".
Speaking from his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire, the Prince of Wales paid tribute to his grandmother's "infectious optimism" and sense of humour.
Charles said he'd dreaded the moment of her death, having loved her since he was a child, calling her, "the most magical grandmother you could possibly have".
The Queen Mother died on Saturday aged 101.
Her coffin is resting in a chapel at Windsor Castle where the royal family can privately mourn her before she is taken to lie in state in London.
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He was close to his grandmother; especially growing up.
His grandmother was his true mother, showering him with the unconditional love and support Her Majesty was unable to give him.
Prince Charles is very blessed to have his grandmother up to middle age!
@tranurse
5 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Ong I was 40 when my grandmother died, but she was mean.
@jeremyong4646
5 жыл бұрын
@@tranurse Im sorry to hear that. I was 17 when my great-grandmother died, and my mom (her granddaughter) was 49. But thank God my great-grandmother was nice
@smallie210
Жыл бұрын
You people are lucky. I never met my great grandparents and only met one of my grandmother's once
@VenusEvan_1885
Жыл бұрын
I was 5 when my grandmother died,i don't remember her, Prince Charles was 54
I really felt for him, speaking so openly and remembering her life.
Lovely sentiments. She was wonderful! Who didn’t love her? I kept thinking of my Sweet grandma as he spoke. We are blessed to have had them in our lives.
Such lovely memories, we all have them, whether they be royal or otherwise.
wonderful tribute to his grandmother....
Your Majesty, your grandmother would be so proud of you since your accession to the throne. May God bless you and Her Majesty the Queen with a long and happy married life and may He grant you wisdom as you both serve us for the rest of your lives.
Some grandmothers are the real mothers i also have the same feeling my grandma from my father's side is the person that I loved the most on all of my life, i was always really 100%comfortable with her she was my bestfriend my mother she have never cursed me nor disrescted me she has always showing me how precious I'm to her and how much she loves me she was passed away on 2013 till now I can't get over the fact that I don't have her i feel so lonely right now i cant be my own self doing silly &stupid &childish things toward anyone else exp her yes i love my mom&dad but my grandmother was another level of love RIP hajja neama 🙏🏾❤️
So sorry for your loss! It's very difficult to lose loved ones! May Christ hold your hand through it all and keep watch over your family! God Bless!
@VenusEvan_1885
Жыл бұрын
First his spouse Diana, then his aunt princess Margaret and grandmother, and his father and now his mother indeed very difficult
@chucktaylor9494
Жыл бұрын
@@VenusEvan_1885 Diana wasn't his spouse, they had been divorced, that's why Diana died with her fiance
@VenusEvan_1885
Жыл бұрын
@@chucktaylor9494 his ex spouse
Luckily Charles had his grandma for more than a half-century, compared to his grandpa who died of lung cancer in early-February 1952 - just 12 weeks after celebrating his grandson's 3rd birthday (on November 14, 1951) - and that is the only memory Charles ever has had of his mother's dad.
Shame he didn’t have as much grief for Diana
@gat4305
4 жыл бұрын
At least we know his not two face then. Her passing was very sad. But come on they had a nasty brake up she was seeing some1 else so was he.
@purpleviolet207
4 жыл бұрын
@Shirley Bailey That is very true Shirley.
@lavricx4324
3 жыл бұрын
@Cheesy Helmet To call if she was alright thru telephone, Not murder her
@lavricx4324
3 жыл бұрын
@Cheesy Helmet yes. Only sometimes
@user-fn3sk3io8o
Жыл бұрын
Charles wanted to take the royal flight to Paris but the Queen wouldn't allow it. Charles fought harder for Diana than he had ever fought for her in her lifetime."