Queen Elizabeth’s Poignant Final Words to Liz Truss Revealed
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has shared the touching last words Queen Elizabeth II said to her, just days before the monarch’s death. In a revealing interview on The Sun’s “Never Mind the Ballots” podcast, Truss recounted her last meeting with the Queen, which occurred just two days before her passing on September 6, 2022. During their conversation, the Queen, in a frail state, optimistically remarked, “I’ll see you next week,” a future that was sadly not to be, shared by Mirror.
Truss was appointed as Prime Minister by the Queen during a visit to Balmoral, where the Queen was spending her final days. This appointment marked Truss as the 15th Prime Minister to serve under Queen Elizabeth II’s historic 70-year reign. Photographs from the meeting showed the Queen’s frailty, yet her commitment to her royal duties remained unwavering.
Sadly, the Queen passed away peacefully at her Scottish residence on September 8, leading to the ascension of King Charles III. The former Prime Minister, who resigned after seven weeks in office amid political and economic turmoil, reflected on the Queen’s profound wisdom and her sharp engagement with current affairs during their meeting.
“She was an extremely wise woman and so, so on the ball,” Truss stated, adding that the Queen discussed various pressing issues and gave her a piece of advice: “Pace yourself.” Truss humorously noted in hindsight, “Maybe I should have listened.”
In anticipation of her upcoming book, “Ten Years To Save The West,” Truss has been actively discussing her experiences with the late Queen, noting how the monarch had seemed frailer than in her last public appearance. Despite her health, the Queen’s intellect and wit were as sharp as ever during their 20-minute political discussion.
Queen Elizabeth II had chosen to spend what would be her last summer at Balmoral, a place deeply loved by her. Among her final guests was the Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, who described the Queen as “the life and soul of things.” Greenshields shared insights from his visit, noting the Queen’s exceptional memory and lively spirit. “She was in really good spirits—obviously frail, you can see that, but absolutely on the ball,” he told BBC Radio Scotland, by Daily Record.
The Queen’s discussions with Greenshields ranged from personal memories to her deep interest in church and national affairs, showcasing her enduring engagement with her duties and her subjects until the very end.