Princess Kate Chooses Little Girl to Give Tribute at Sandringham

A sweet gesture. Princess KateAn 8-year-old girl, Elizabeth Sulkovska, was selected for a special moment at Sandringham Estate. This was in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II before her state funeral.

The Princess of Wales, 40 years old, was accompanied by Prince WilliamSandringham, England: On Thursday, September 15th, Sulkovska was chosen from the crowd to place a stuffed Corgi and a bouquet among the tributes at its gates.

Talking with The Independent, the young girl said she was “very happy” to participate in honoring Her Majesty — who died at her Balmoral castle in Scotland on September 8 — with the royal couple.

“I went with her to put the flowers and the corgi down. She [Kate] said, ‘Where do you think we should lay the flowers?’ and I said, ‘We should put them there,’” the little one said.

Her head teacher was Gregory Hill, from Howard Junior School in King’s Lynn, also spoke with the outlet about his student’s emotional experience. “Elizabeth was overwhelmed, she cried with joy at being chosen,” Hill noted. “It’s just a wonderful, amazing opportunity.”

The teacher added that the queen’s passing had “touched a young generation.”

“The older generation obviously knew the Queen for longer but young children that haven’t experienced the queen for long on the throne still are greatly moved by her passing,” he told the publication. “[They] really want to do their best to celebrate her life and legacy and never forget her.”

After their visit Sandringham, well wishers Bex NeeveSubmitted People that William, 40, noted how “hard” his grandmother’s funeral will be on Monday, September 19, while Kate stated how “overwhelming” the experience has been.

“[They were]We are so grateful to everyone who came. [Kate] was emotional,” Reeve continued. “They seemed like they were here to soak up all the love.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall’s outing came one day after they joined the late monarch’s children and other grandchildren at Westminster Hall. William marched side-by-side with them. Prince Harry from the queen’s former Buckingham Palace residence to the chapel on Wednesday, September 14. Their father joined them as brothers. King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince EdwardAnd Peter Phillips as they followed behind Elizabeth’s casket.

Kate joined the group at Westminster Hall once they arrived. Queen Consort Camilla, Meghan MarkleAnd Sophie, Countess de WessexFor a 20-minute service, please call the Archbishop Of Canterbury.

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