The Queen may be alone on her birthday today, but she ll never be lonely
Despite her grief on her 95th birthday, Her Majesty will be sustained by faith, family, friends, and the admiration of her public
The Queen sat alone at Prince Philip s funeral – as she often does in church
In 1861, when Prince Albert died, Queen Victoria was poleaxed. So great was her grief, so deep her mourning, that she retreated from the world and lived much of the rest of her life in virtual retirement. ‘The widow of Windsor’ dressed in black for 40 years, neglecting her duties in her sorrow to such an extent that her prime ministers feared her invisibility ran the risk of jeopardising the monarchy.
The Queen at 95: Alone on her birthday - but she ll never be lonely again
21 Apr, 2021 09:00 AM
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The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a solemn farewell to Prince Philip.
Video / AP
The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a solemn farewell to Prince Philip.
Video / AP
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OPINION:
In 1861, when Prince Albert died, Queen Victoria was poleaxed. So great was her grief, so deep her mourning, that she retreated from the world and lived much of the rest of her life in virtual retirement. The widow of Windsor dressed in black for 40 years, neglecting her duties in her sorrow to such an extent that her prime ministers feared her invisibility ran the risk of jeopardising the monarchy.
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