Prince William and Princess Kate recently visited Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The deeply emotional visit brought them face-to-face with mourners who had laid thousands of flowers outside the estate gates.

The couple spent nearly an hour speaking with members of the public, sharing heartfelt moments of connection. Prince William comforted one emotional woman by saying, “Don’t cry now—you’ll start me.” He also reflected on how people saw the late Queen: “She was everyone’s grandmother.”

Princess Kate opened up about how their children are coping. She said nine-year-old Prince George is beginning to understand the loss, while Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are still too young to fully grasp it.

This visit wasn’t just a public appearance—it was a shared moment of grief. William and Kate’s empathy and honesty reminded many that behind their titles, they are also a family mourning a beloved grandmother.

As they step further into their roles as Prince and Princess of Wales, their warmth and humanity continue to honor Queen Elizabeth’s lasting legacy of service and grace.