LONDON — Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, issued the following statement Sunday in tribute to his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, The Guardian and BBC reported.

“Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one.

Your Majesty, it has been an honour and privilege to serve you.

Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honouring their respect.

Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever. I have found your knowledge and wisdom infinite, with no boundary or containment. I will miss your insights, advice and humour. As our book of experiences closes, another opens, and I will forever hold you close to my heart with my deepest love and gratitude, and I will tread gladly into the next with you as my guide.

God save The King.”

The queen’s state funeral on Monday will cap 10 days of national mourning.