While the message came directly from the Queen, royal expert Robert Jobson believed it may have been Charles who led the discussions on how to respond. magazine, he said: "I think the Prince of Wales has also taken the lead on how the Palace has responded. He added: "The royal family like to do things as a team, and if the team is being trashed they like to react as a unit and a family." "Diversity, equality, inclusion and mental health are important issues and highlighting that has formed part of the work of Members of the Royal Family for many years." According to the Daily Mail the Queen, at Windsor, spoke with her son Charles and grandson William before releasing the statement.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2021 09:00 UTC