(ANSA) - LONDON, 18 SEPTEMBER - "Dear mother, mother and Her Majesty": thus begins, with the reference to three titles "in one", the tribute message to Elizabeth II of Prince Andrew, her third-born: historically considered the favorite son , overwhelmed in recent times by suspected involvement in the Epstein sexual scandal up to the recent exclusion from the duties of official representation of the dynasty.
In the message, the last to be released by the court after those of the other three sons of the sovereign and all the older grandchildren, the Duke of York addresses her directly and writes: "It was an honor and a privilege to serve you."
Then he pays homage to her mother's "devotion" to her country, to the Commonweal the family, as well as to her "love and compassion".
"They will mimic your advice and your humor", concludes the 62-year-old Andrea, assuring that he will continue to keep the memory of the queen "close" to his "heart", as a "guide" and an example "of wisdom".
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