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Queen Elizabeth skipping annual tradition on 95th birthday after husband Prince Philip’s death
According to new reports, Queen Elizabeth will be skipping this royal tradition, after Prince Philip’s death and the sad funeral that took place on Saturday. Written By Queen Elizabeth skipping annual tradition on 95th birthday after husband Prince Philip’s death
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Queen Elizabeth s 95th birthday this week will be a subdued occasion following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. The monarch s milestone birthday won t be celebrated as usual while the Queen and other family members often mark their birthdays by sharing new portraits with the public, there will not be a photo released this year according to Mirror UK. If you don’t know, this will be Queen Elizabeth s first birthday following the death of her husband, who was buried at St. George s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday. He died on April 9 at the age of 99, just two months shy
Meghan did her bit for Prince Philip s funeral by sending note and wreath made by same florist used for Archie s christening, her friend Omid Scobie says
Meghan Markle was advised not to make the 10-hour flight to Britain for the funeral by her physician
Instead, she watched the ceremony on television from her and Harry s £11million mansion in California
A wreath from the couple was earlier left in St George s Chapel, Windsor, to mark their respects to the duke
Omid Scobie, a friend of Meghan and Harry s, said that the Duchess had done her bit for the funeral
Meghan and Harry personally chose the locally-sourced flowers for their tribute - including Acanthus mollis
Queen mourns alone, William and Harry walk together during Prince Philip s funeral
The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a sad and solemn farewell to Prince Philip at his funeral at Windsor Castle today.
Queen Elizabeth II bowed her head as she accompanied her husband s coffin on its final journey and their eldest son Prince Charles cried as he walked behind the casket into St George s Chapel.
Princes William and Harry joined the solemn procession, walking with their father Charles and other members of the royal family behind the coffin - although the brothers were separated during the walk by their cousin Peter Phillips.