Queen Elizabeth (Photo: Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth says she s touched by all the tributes to Prince Philip in her first public statement since his death.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on Friday, 9 April. The queen, along with the rest of the royal family, buried the prince, age 99 on Saturday. He was While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world, the queen, who is My family and I would like to thank you all for the support and kindness shown to us in recent days. We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life.
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Inside 200-year-old Royal Vault where Prince Philip will be buried until heâs joined by the Queen
The vault was built between 1810 and 1814 underneath what is now known as the Albert Memorial Chapel
BBC GRAB: Moment Prince Philip s coffin is lowered into 200-year-old vault below St George s Chapel before he is moved to King George VI Memorial Chapel (Image: BBC GRAB)
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Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her first birthday without her husband by her side - the monarch has turned 95 years old.
The royal family will not mark the occasion with the release of a new portrait following Prince Philip s death; the annual Trooping the Colour has also been cancelled. This is going to be a private day for her and that s how it should be, Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty Magazine, weighs in.
Queen Elizabeth II turns 95 on Wednesday, just days after burying her late husband Prince Philip, in what will be her first birthday alone in more than seven decades.
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