The Prince of Wales hailed the “remarkable achievements” of Queen Elizabeth II as his mother marked the 70-year anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Prince Charles also touched on The Queen’s wishes that his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, should be known as Queen when the time comes.
In full, Charles wrote: “On this historic day, my wife and I join you all in congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on the remarkable achievement of serving this nation, the Realms and Commonwealth for 70 years.
“The Queen’s devotion to the welfare of all her people inspires still greater admiration with each passing year.
“We are deeply conscious of the honour represented by my mother’s wish. As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout.
“The year of this unprecedented Platinum Jubilee brings an opportunity for us all to come together in celebrating the service of The Queen, by whose example we will continue to be led in the years to come.”
The Platinum Jubilee also marked a significant moment for her Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, as The Queen released a statement expressing her “sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.”
Tributes from UK and world leaders also have poured in to honour The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, which officially started on 6 February, the 70th anniversary of King George VI’s death.
In the statement released on the eve of her Jubilee, The Queen stressed the vow she made to the British public many years ago.
“As we mark this anniversary, it gives me pleasure to renew to you the pledge I gave in 1947 that my life will always be devoted to your service,” she said, adding she was looking “ahead with a sense of hope and optimism to the year of my Platinum Jubilee.”
