Two days before her death, Elizabeth II was still writing in the daily journal she kept.
The sovereign died at the age of 96, on September 8, 2022.
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Royal biographer Robert Hardman discovered her diary while working on updating the biography of his son, King Charles III, titled Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story.
“It turns out that she was still writing (in her diary) at Balmoral two days before her death,” reveals the king’s biographer, who adds: “Her last entry was as factual and practical as ever.”
Queen Elizabeth II’s latest writing is in just five words and was written on September 6 following a visit by Her Majesty’s Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young.
“Edward came to see me,” the mother of King Charles III is said to have written.
It is believed that her secretary was helping Elizabeth formalize the arrangements for swearing in members of the council of the newly elected British Prime Minister, Liz Truss.
Elizabeth II also met the Prime Minister that day – a meeting which was her last public engagement.
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After her death on September 8, 2022, Charles III, 75, paid tribute to his mother’s dedication to public service.
“In his life of service, we have seen that abiding love of tradition, as well as that fearless acceptance of progress, which makes our nation great,” he said in a televised address.
“The affection, admiration and respect she inspired became the hallmark of her reign. And, as every member of my family can attest, she combined these qualities with warmth, humor, and an unerring ability to always see the best in people.”
