In an official note sent to royal fans who posted letters of condolences to the couple, Prince William and Kate shared that their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are missing their “much-loved great-grandfather”.
The letter posted by MissRoyalReply on Instagram read: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank you for your kind words following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
“Their Royal Highnesses have been incredibly moved by the many thoughtful messages they have received in recent weeks.
“They will all miss their much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather, but your message has provided great comfort at this difficult time.”
The letter, which was written on black-edged stationery to mark the royal family’s mourning period, included a photo of a smiling Prince Philip wearing his military uniform and a display of medals
Prince William paid tribute to his “extraordinary” grandfather and shared an image of the Duke enjoying a carriage ride with a then two-year-old Prince George, taken by Kate in Norfolk in 2015.
Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle on 9 April. He and the Queen shared four children, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
