Royal Pageant Master Bruno Peek burst into tears during an emotional TV interview to mark the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Peek oversaw the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
He told GB News the last words Queen Elizabeth II said to him during an interview on Breakfast with Stephen and Anne.
Peek said regarding the last time he saw the late Queen: "It was a Windsor Castle on Jubilee night.
"I just had a feeling then that this would be the last time we would be together because as I walked her back into the castle from the lighting pod, she stood and looked up at me.
"We shook hands, I bowed my head as I always did and she just gave me one of her lovely smiles.
"The last words she said to me were 'thank you' and I'll never forget that."
Peek then choked back tears before Breakfast host Anne Diamond comforted him.
Bruno Peek oversaw the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
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Bruno Peek told GB News the last words Queen Elizabeth II said to him.
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Bruno Peek and Queen Elizabeth II
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Diamond said: "We are totally with you, you knew and isn't it strange that a year on some of us can barely believe that she is gone?
"Clearly, that is how you are feeling today."
Peek replied: "Absolutely."
Queen Elizabeth II died at 15:10 at Balmoral Castle, aged 96, bringing an end to her 70-year reign.
Anne Diamond comforted Bruno Peek after he broke down
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EXCLUSIVE:
The official cause of death would later be recorded as “old age”.
King Charles has issued a tribute to his mother to mark the first anniversary of her death.
The King said: "In marking the first anniversary of Her late Majesty's death and my Accession, we recall with great affection her long life, devoted service and all she meant to so many of us.
"I am deeply grateful, too, for the love and support that has been shown to my wife and myself during this year as we do our utmost to be of service to you all. Charles R."
