Queen's tribute as Mirror royal editor James Whitaker dies at 71
James Whitaker: Royal tributeJames Whitaker, former royal editor for the Daily Mirror has died at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.
The Queen led the tributes from around the world to the legendary royal correspondent whose family were with him when he died in intensive care at 8am.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "Those in the Royal Household who knew him were extremely sad to learn of his death."
James, met the Queen for a final time at a reception in November ahead of the Diamond Jubilee.
Whitaker, who was also a familiar face on TV discussing the Royal Family, also wrote a book on the relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
As well as the Daily Mirror, he also worked at The Sun, The Daily Mail and The Daily Express during his career.
Mirror editor Richard Wallace paid tribute to Whitaker, saying: "James was a true Fleet Street legend who became famous around the world as a royal reporter.
"His colleagues often joked that at times he appeared grander than the royals themselves, which, of course, he loved."
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Sad lost to his family friends and all that knew him well ,may the big man rest in peace
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good riddance!
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@ianti29781 what a nasty person you are, if you've nothing nice to say keep it shut. this man has a family who are grieving, show some respect
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@ianti29781 you disrespectful person
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very sad to hear of Jame's death a lovely gentle man.
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Shall miss his comments on kate as he loved Diane I think he would have loved kate just as much Rest in Peace james
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I liked this man. I always enjoyed his comments' on the royals and his eloquent way of speaking. RIP
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I emailed him on a weight related issue, which he , himself was dealing with at the time, he emailed me back straight away with lots of good advice...
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He was a lovely man and enjoyed listening to him on tv about the Royals, especially about the Charles and Diana years ... RIP x Such a shame he passed away before the Diamond Jubilee, he would have been in his element x
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