Queen Elizabeth Celebrates With Her Favorite Royal, Not Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth II has reunited with her favorite royal.

On Tuesday, the monarch was spotted with a big smile on her face as she celebrated the success of her charity, The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. The charitable foundation is reportedly preparing to close in 2020 and has a mission to leave a lasting legacy in honor of Her Majesty, New Idea reported.

Queen Elizabeth II was joined by Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Prince Edward’s wife is reportedly the Queen’s favorite royal. She is also the vice-patron of the foundation.

Aside from the Queen and the Countess of Wessex, royal staff, supporters, partners, beneficiaries and eye health professionals were there to celebrate the Trust’s achievements.

Sophie delivered a speech at the event and paid tribute to the Queen. She praised Her Majesty whom she called “mama” and said that the charity had ensured the Queen would leave a lasting legacy.

“I feel in a way that I have been your eyes, having travelled to Malawi, Bangladesh and India to see the work of the Trust first-hand, witnessing the ambitious initiatives being carried out in Your Majesty's name, and ensuring that the intended legacy would be real and long lasting,” Sophie said in her speech.

“I am very happy to say that Your Majesty's honour has been more than upheld.”

The Trust has focused on tackling curable eye diseases including diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity and painful eye issue like blinding trachoma. Sophie was very proud of the Queen and shared that she was stunned of the deep knowledge that the Queen shared with her.

In related news, there were reports claiming that the Queen already made her last official public appearance when she showed up at the Opening of Parliament. During her appearance, she wore a lightweight version of the Imperial State Crown which prompted royal fans to express concern. According to them, the Queen was not well. Some said that she was “terribly ill and will be gone soon.”