Queen Elizabeth II led the monarchy for an extended period, maintaining a composed demeanor in public despite any internal turmoil within the Royal Family.
Even during her final months, the late Queen kept her battle with multiple myeloma, a form of bone marrow cancer, private from the public and many palace staff members.
Her unwavering dedication to her royal obligations deeply resonated with the nation, leading to widespread mourning upon her passing in September 2022. Recently, an insider shed light on her serene and courageous acceptance of her impending end.
According to former royal butler Paul Burrell, the Queen received her grim diagnosis in the summer of 2021 shortly after the loss of her spouse, Prince Philip, of 73 years.
Initially given a prognosis until Christmas that year, the Queen defied expectations by living another nine months, driven by her desire to fulfill one last duty for the public.
Burrell recounted the Queen’s poignant response upon learning she might not live to see her Platinum Jubilee, expressing her wish to witness the milestone. She adhered strictly to medical advice, making substantial lifestyle changes and forgoing her favorite alcoholic beverages to prolong her life and experience the significant event.
After commemorating the jubilee with the public, the Queen, fatigued from months of rigorous treatment, reportedly chose to discontinue further interventions, opting to spend her final days peacefully at Balmoral, her cherished retreat known for its tranquility and cherished memories.
Surrounded by the serene Scottish landscape she adored, the Queen savored moments engaging in beloved countryside activities like fishing, hunting, and family gatherings, away from the public eye that typically followed royal activities.
Even as her health declined, few were aware of the Queen’s deteriorating condition, as she quietly passed away at Balmoral, away from the prying eyes of the world.
Dad-of-two Paul Burrell, a former Buckingham Palace footman, shares a detailed account of Queen Elizabeth II’s final days in his book “The Royal Insider,” released this week.