Queen Elizabeth's Final Diary Entry Revealed: A Glimpse into Her Last Days

The late monarch's diary entry, penned just two days before her passing, reflects her lifelong dedication to duty and documentation.

Queen Elizabeth II's last diary entry was made two days before her death on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle.
The entry was factual and straightforward, noting a visit from her private secretary, Sir Edward Young, as she prepared for the swearing-in of new ministers under Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Her diaries served as a record of daily activities rather than personal reflections, a practice she maintained throughout her 70-year reign.
The Queen's habit of diary writing was influenced by her predecessors, including Queen Victoria and King George V, who also kept detailed journals.
King Charles III continues the family tradition of diary-keeping, though his entries are now more concise and reflective than narrative.