The Royal Family is currently in a state of mourning following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen peacefully departed at her Balmoral residence earlier this month, triggering a period of grief that will extend until Monday.

However, a recent update has revealed that the family is not only lamenting the loss of the monarch but also grieving the departure of another Royal Family member, John Bowes-Lyon.

John Bowes-Lyon, a cousin of Her Majesty, was the offspring of Major-General Sir Francis Bowes-Lyon, who was the first cousin of the Queen Mother.

Serving as a gentleman usher to the Royal Household, Sir Francis boasted lineage tracing back to the 13th Earl of Strathmore.

A heartfelt obituary penned by a relative and published in The Telegraph commemorated John Francis’s peaceful passing on September 18, 2022.

The distressing news of John’s demise came to light following a poignant funeral service for the late king at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Among the 2,000 attendees from across the globe bidding their final farewells to the former head of state were members of the Queen’s family, including King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, along with their respective partners.

After the Queen’s funeral, a committal service was held at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, overseen by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Connor, KCVO.

This event marked the Queen’s reunion with her beloved husband, Prince Philip, and other departed family members like King George VI, the Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret, who will all find their final resting place in the King George VI Memorial Chapel.

Looking ahead, Prince William is set to make a significant appearance in the upcoming days as he attends a summit at the Science Museum in London on Tuesday, October 4.

The Prince of Wales will deliver a keynote address at the Global Summit of United for Wildlife (UFW), emphasizing the grave impact of illegal wildlife crime on global biodiversity.

Established by Prince William and the Royal Foundation in 2014, United for Wildlife aims to combat the illicit trade threatening endangered species worldwide.

Over 300 officials from law enforcement, conservation, and business sectors are expected to participate in the summit, showcasing innovative strategies to combat wildlife crime and advocating for policy reforms.

The illegal wildlife trade, estimated to be valued at up to $20 billion annually, poses a severe threat to biodiversity and contributes to the extinction of iconic species like elephants and rhinos.

The summit will honor wildlife rangers, who bravely confront commercial poachers targeting vulnerable species, while also highlighting the imperative need for cross-sector collaboration and international alliances to curb this criminal activity.

Distinguished speakers at the summit, including Raja Kumar, Akin Gijsman, Stephen Kavanaugh, and Zolosile Kanyel, will unveil new legislation and international partnerships aimed at cracking down on poachers and traffickers involved in the illegal wildlife trade.

Their collective efforts seek to safeguard wildlife populations and combat the organized crime networks perpetuating this destructive trade.