Title: Queen Elizabeth II Remembered as “Granny” to Youngest Family Members

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One year ago today, the world mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, known to many as Her Majesty.

However, to the youngest members of her family, she was simply “Granny.”

At the age of 96, the Queen had eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

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While the nation paid tribute to this remarkable woman, it was a private remark by one of the youngest family members that captured the emotions behind closed doors.

Prince Louis, the Queen's youngest son, expressed his feelings upon hearing the news, saying, “At least Granny is with great-grandpa now.”

Due to his tender age, Prince Louis did not attend the monarch's state funeral last September.

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Governor-General David Hurley of Australia shared a conversation he had with Prince Louis's mother shortly before the funeral.

The young prince was still grappling with the loss and began asking questions about their future visits to Balmoral, wondering if they could still play the same games without Granny being there.

This heartfelt anecdote moved those who overheard it, and Princess Charlotte herself became emotional while recounting the conversation.

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Despite being only four years old at the time of Queen Elizabeth's passing, Prince Louis shared several memorable moments with his sixth great-grandmother.

On Princess Charlotte's third birthday, the Queen made a special effort to meet privately with Louis, even helicoptering from Windsor to Kingston Palace.

Known for her preference for simple gifts, the Queen brought a small bunch of hand-picked flowers from the Princes of Wales and eagerly anticipated meeting Prince Louis.

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During the Trooping the Colour parade in June, all eyes were on Queen Elizabeth II as she appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

However, it was Prince Louis who unintentionally stole the show.

Animated and full of energy, he waved to the crowd and made funny faces while reacting to the noise of the planes overhead.

The Queen smiled throughout, seemingly enjoying her great-grandson's lively antics.

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Prince Louis also had the opportunity to chat with his great-grandmother during the event.

According to lip reader Jeremy Freeman, the youngest of the Wales children asked the Queen if the Red Arrows were coming.

Her Majesty replied with a hopeful, “I hope so.”

When the Red Arrows finally appeared and painted the sky red, Louis couldn't contain his excitement, exclaiming, “Yes, yes, yes!”

The Queen shared in his joy, exclaiming, “There it is!”

while Louis added, “Oh, Red Arrows, whoa!”

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Although Prince George and Princess Charlotte may eventually assume important senior royal titles, their younger brother, Prince Louis, holds a title that carries significant historical ties and a sentimental connection to the late Queen.

Currently, the five-year-old is known as Prince Louis of Cambridge, with an HRH title.

However, Queen Elizabeth overruled a century-old rule to ensure that all of Prince William and Catherine's children would be princes and princesses, regardless of their place in the line of succession.

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Looking ahead to the future, Prince Louis may inherit a historic dukedom upon marriage, just as his father became the Duke of Cambridge and his uncle Prince Harry became the Duke of Sussex.

The title he could potentially acquire is the Duke of York, currently held by Prince Andrew.

If Prince William is on the throne and the title is vacant, Prince Louis will likely assume this prestigious style.

However, if Prince Andrew is still alive when Louis marries, the dukedom will be unavailable to him.

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Traditionally, the Duke of York title has been bestowed upon the monarch's second oldest son.

Therefore, if Prince William is the reigning monarch and the title is vacant, Prince Louis would be the likely candidate to carry on this tradition.

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In conclusion, Queen Elizabeth II's legacy extends beyond her role as a figurehead.

To her youngest family members, she was affectionately known as “Granny.”

Prince Louis, in particular, shared touching moments with his great-grandmother, and his innocent remarks and interactions serve as heartwarming reminders of their bond.

While he may not inherit the throne, Prince Louis holds a special place in the royal family and may one day assume a historic dukedom, continuing the legacy of his late great-grandmother.