What does the future hold for the monarchy? To discuss this we were joined by historian of the monarchy Anna Whitelock and Kimberley McIntosh, who is a writer and commentator.
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Dwarfed by the wooden stalls surrounding her, Queen Elizabeth cut a solitary and stoic figure at the funeral of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.
Clad in black, she sat alone with only her eyes visible between her hat and face mask, due to coronavirus restrictions.
Her handbag was perched on the seat next to her where her consort would usually sit.
It was an odd sight: 29 of her family members spread along the pews, split by household, not an uncommon sight during the pandemic, but a huge change for a family used to commemorating life events on a world stage.
In another post, the Royal Family said Prince Philip was a loving husband and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather . The Queen and The Duke s enduring marriage has seen them support each other through many years of Royal duties and raising a family together, the tribute reads alongside images of the family through the years.
Then Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten and Princess Elizabeth s engagement was announced in July 1947 and the couple were married on November 20 1947.
The Queen has also released her first solo statement following the Duke s death. A poignant I ; the first of what will be many solo statements from the now widowed queen, royal commentator Anna Whitelock wrote to Twitter.
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“I have been saddened by the destruction and major disruption caused by volcanic eruptions in recent days, and my thoughts are with the many people and families who have been evacuated from their homes, and whose livelihoods have been affected. I send my thanks to the emergency services and all those involved in the relief effort,” she said.
“My prayers will remain with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines at this very difficult time.”
She has not yet publicly addressed
Prince Philip‘s death, aside from the official announcement.
The Palace released never-before-seen photos of the royal family following the death of