Prince William: 'I knew this day would come'

In a short statement posted to Instagram, Prince William says that while the world has lost a leader, "I, however, have lost a grandmother".

"I knew this day would come," he says referring to the Queen's passing, "but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real."

He adds: "I will honour her memory by supporting my father, the King, in every way I can."