Queen Elizabeth II wept at the Prince Philip Memorial Service in Westminster Abbey. She was dressed in a dark green dress, entered from the back entrance to walk less to her allotted place, was without a cane, in the company of her son Andrew, despite the scandals surrounding him in recent years.
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Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who had been with his wife for more than seven decades, died at their home in Windsor Castle on April 9 last year, two months before his 100th birthday. Only 30 mourners attended his funeral over the pandemic.
Her Majesty stood alone in St. Peter’s Cathedral, having previously made sure that her beloved husband’s last wishes had been fulfilled. 1800 guests were present – his relatives, friends and people who enjoyed his charity work.
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Attendees recalled his intellect, professional ethics, sense of humor and devotion to family and country. Prince William and Kate arrived with two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
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Elizabeth decided to attend two hours before the event. As you know, despite her fresh appearance, she had her health problems – she overcame Covid, she also has difficulty moving, which is why she often uses a cane.
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The Tyndall family was the first close family to arrive, followed by Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his family, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, and then William and Kate with their children, George and Charlotte. The queen arrived last with Andrew.
It was a move that royal observers believe may have upset her son Prince Charles and her grandson Prince William – both of whom are demanding that the title of Duke of York be revoked.
The queen chose her second son to join her in the royal car. He was also placed in the front row of the church, right next to his other siblings, just weeks after paying millions to one of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slaves, Virginia Roberts Juffrey, who accused him of having sex with her three times. when she was transported to London at the age of 17.
After 40 minutes of service, the queen left, again in Andrew’s company.
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