The queen reacted to the tragic event as she was used to – that is, with the help of work and a typical strong sense of duty. This is how the British dailies respond to the news that the queen does not forget some of her duties even at the time of mourning.
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On Tuesday, she received a private audience from Count William Peel on the occasion of his resignation as Lord Chamberlain, the highest office at Buckingham Palace. Count Peel, whose great-grandfather was a co-founder of the modern Conservative Party, served 14 years and is now retired.
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Count William Peel
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His last task was to prepare for the funeral of the late Prince Philip. Baron Andrew Parker, the former head of MI5 counterintelligence, replaces him as the highest adviser and assistant to the royal family. The palace announced the changes in February, in fact Parker took up his duties on April 1.
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Preparations for the funeral: The queen will not sit with her family
Preparations for Saturday’s funeral of Prince Philip are still finishing in the palace. According to Prince Andrew, who abstained from all public speeches until his father’s death due to involvement in the Epstein case, Elizabeth II. he bravely copes with the death of his wife.
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Baron Andrew Parker
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However, the funeral, which will be attended by only 30 people due to anti-cancer measures, will probably have to sit two meters from his family. According to current measures, all members from different households must sit at a safe distance from each other at the funeral, except for the so-called support bubble.
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This exception is intended for people who live at home alone and would have to bear the weight of the ceremony alone. However, the queen technically does not live alone in the household, so she is not entitled to a support bubble.
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The other members of the royal family live in other households and will therefore have to observe the prescribed distance. The palace also assured that the ceremony will take place in accordance with all applicable anti-coronavirus measures. More information about the ceremony will be announced on Thursday.
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Prince Andrew in uniform and Duchess Kate as a peacemaker
In addition to Prince Andrew, who reportedly insists on attending the funeral in his admiral’s uniform, the tabloids also keep a close eye on Prince Harry, who has flown to London from the United States and is quarantined until Saturday’s funeral. The rift between him and Prince William is said to be aimed at moderating Duchess Kate, who will play the role of mediator.
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The media also speculated about the absence of Duchess Meghan, who was banned by a doctor for ten hours due to an advanced pregnancy. According to some media outlets, Meghan refused to attend the funeral because she did not want her attention drawn to her during the sad event.
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However, sources from the royal palace said that Meghan wanted to attend the funeral. She was at least in telephone contact with the queen, and the queen “understands the reasons for her absence” and wishes her much strength and health.
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