It was the poignant moment that touched the whole country. Covid had gripped the world for more than 12 months and the heartbreak of loss and loneliness in lockdown was fresh in the minds of the nation.
Alone, wearing a facemask, the Queen mourned her man. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99 on April 9 last year. His funeral followed eight days later.
Donning a black jacket and hat, the Queen sat alone in St George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle. Empty seat followed empty seat to her side as she was left with her thoughts.
