Queen Elizabeth II funeral: King Charles’ touching handwritten note on top of mother’s coffin revealed
A handwritten note from King Charles III that adorned the coffin of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has been revealed to hold a touching personal message.
The note, according to the BBC, reads: “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R.”
The initial “R” stands for the Latin word Rex, which means King.
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Charles’ late mother, Elizabeth II, often signed official documents as Elizabeth R, with the R in those instances representing Regina, the Latin word for Queen.
The new King was visibly distressed throughout the funeral for Her Majesty — and during the procession before and after the service.
The revelation of the handwritten note comes with a touch of irony after footage emerged just days ago of His Majesty losing his temper over a leaky fountain pen.
King Charles was signing a visitors’ book while on camera at Hillsborough Castle when he lashed out in frustration.
“Oh God I hate this (pen)!” Charles said, standing up and handing the pen to his wife and Queen Consort Camilla.
“Oh look, it’s going everywhere,” Camilla said as Charles wiped his fingers.
“I can’t bear this bloody thing ... every stinking time,” Charles said as he walked away.
Sunrise royal commentator Robert Jobson said at the time that he “saw a little bit of Prince Philip” in the sudden outburst.
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