'Role model and an inspiration': Belgium's future Queen's touching tribute to Her Majesty
The future Queen of Belgium has left a touching handwritten tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, calling the late monarch a role model and inspiration.
Princess Elisabeth, dressed in black and wearing pearl earrings, took time to visit the British Embassy in Brussels to sign a book of condolences for Her Majesty.
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been a role model and a source of inspiration for many of us, young and old," Hola quoted the 20-year-old royal's note as saying.
"I join the millions around the world in mourning an extraordinary personality, whose exemplarity has had a profound impact on younger generations."
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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium: "I join the millions around the world in mourning an extraordinary personality." Getty
The young royal then passed on her family's condolences to the British royals.
"May her soul rest in peace. On behalf of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, I wish to express our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth," she wrote.
"In loving memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Elisabeth."
Her royal parents released their own statement last week following Her Majesty's death.
"It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was an extraordinary personality," they said in a statement.
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Belgium's King and Queen paid their respects to Her Majesty in a statement. Bas Bogaerts/Belgian Royal Family
"We will always keep fond memories of this great Lady who, throughout her reign, showed dignity, courage and devotion. Each of our encounters will remain etched in our memories forever.
"The United Kingdom has lost an exceptional monarch who left a deep mark on history. We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people. Rest in peace, Your Majesty, with your beloved husband."
The princess has been living in the United Kingdom since October last year after undertaking studies at Lincoln College, University of Oxford.
In 2020, she also completed her International Baccalaureate in Wales, at UWC Atlantic College.
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