Prince William moved to tears during Helen Mirren's touching tribute to late Queen

Prince William appeared emotional as Helen Mirren delivered a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the 76th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.

[ckpator]

I can see William being inspired by his grandmother's legacy. This is what fuels his dedication as he goes about his Royal duties, that he is fulfilling something greater than himself.

[TheSeedpearl]

Lovely tribute to the late Queen. Beloved and admired by all. RIP dear Lady. From someone in the Great Commonwealth of Nations.

[Diamondmine]

It must be almost heart stopping to hear the voice of someone you love speaking once more.😢

[patriciachirgwin]

So well said by Dame Helen. I understand why Prince William was near tears as I think Dame Helen’s speech was spoken from the heart. The Queen meant, and still does mean, a great deal to the people of Britain, and of course, millions of people around the world. She will be missed forever. God bless the Queen.

[susanl]

Beautiful. I’m so happy for William and Catherine to be there. Helen Mirren deserves to be a Dame and delivered that perfectly.

[gisele.]

What a woman QE2 was. She had all the qualities that would make the modern world a better place if we followed suit. I miss her.

[karenbower]

What a wonderful tribute. When you hear Queen Elizabeth's voice, you realize all over again just how special she was, and how missed she is. She will not be forgotten.

[NH-tbsm]

I'm an American who adored and still adores the Queen. This made me cry and I miss her greatly. Her loss is felt everywhere. God bless The Queen. She will always be THE Queen, the one and only.

[ester_]

Queen Elizabeth was special. Smart, exquisite, class, brave. She enjoined respect from many cultures, and she left a legacy to cherish and remember.

[josi]

I was honored beyond words to get to see Her Majesty during her Silver Jubilee in 1977. She was a tiny thing, but no one has ever been more regal or suited for the throne.

[lucy]

I'm an American who always greatly admired the Queen. This was a truly beautiful tribute ❤️

[ABoperaAB]

I am an American and I still shed tears when I hear Her Majesty's voice and see her infectious smile. She drew the world into her heart and even though I never got to meet her, I feel as if I knew her. I never missed a Christmas without listening to her message. I would always watch for posts about her travels and outings. I miss her.

[violetab]

Helen Mirren is a class! I had tears in my eyes too!

[dianegilchrist]

I am an American who was also moved to tears by Dame Helen’s tribute to the late Queen.
I know that I miss her wit & charm so much.She is greatly missed all around the world.

[smithwesson]

I'm a Canadian and I miss HRH every single day. Godspeed my Queen.

[jayciejaybee]

I'm not British but this brings tears to my eyes. The Queen was such a respectable woman and the pain(physically and emotionally) she had to go through those last years makes me so so sad. Why why does everyone care how Harry feels? How he treated The Queen and The Duke in their final days...he should NOT be invited to the coronation. Beautiful tribute.

[daisyb]

A wonderful tribute to our beautiful Queen ❤ it’s hearing her voice that gets me every time 😢😢

[cherylbarbane]

I cried!! The world will miss her presence and grace!! I've loved her since I was a little girl and my grandmother had her picture on the wall!! 😍🥰

[lakelizard]

Prince William will remember the beautiful words of this tribute for the rest of his life.

[glowgirl]

I'm an American who's honored to have grown up during the reign of Queen Elizabeth ll. I'll always miss her.