The late Queen was the head of state but she was also a beloved grandmother, with eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. It was a role she adored.

While her famous sense of duty was unparalleled, her deep love for her family was also evident, documented in candid photographs and stories shared by those closest to her.

Princess Kate previously spoke about the Queen’s affection for Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince George – who called her ‘Gan-Gan’. And she revealed the monarch’s touching gesture every time they would go and visit.

“The Queen, she was really thrilled that it was a little girl and I think as soon as we came back here to Kensington [Palace] she was one of our first visitors here. I think she’s very fond of Charlotte, always watching what she’s up to. George is only two and a half and calls her ‘gan-gan.’ She always leaves a little gift or something in their room when we go and stay and that just shows, I think, her love for her family.”

Elsewhere in the show, Kate spoke about the Queen’s kindness towards her, calling attention to their first joint engagement together, which took place in March 2019.

“The most memorable engagement for me I suppose was an away day to Leicester and I went without William so I was rather apprehensive about that,” she said. “I think there is a real art to walkabouts, everyone teases me in the family that I spend far too long chatting so I think I’ve still got to learn a little bit more and pick up a few more tips I suppose.”

Of the Queen, she added: “She was very supportive. The fact she took the time to make sure that I was happy and looked after for that particular occasion, which probably in everything that she’s doing is a very small element, which just shows how caring she is, really.”

According to lip reading specialist Jeremy Freeman, Louis exclaimed “Woah” to his mum. Turning to his great-grandmother, Louis then asked, “Are the Red Arrows coming?”, to which the Queen warmly responded, “I hope so!” As more loud jets passed by, Louis looked up, waving at the pilots, then covered his ears again and made a humorous face towards the onlookers.

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