The Queen looked emotional and teary as she paid her final respects to her beloved husband Prince Philip at his memorial service today.
The Monarch was joined by members of the royal family, politicians, foreign royals and representatives from the Duke of Edinburgh's charities for the service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.
Her granddaughter Princess Beatrice was also seen in tears, using her order of service to cover her face.
The Queen, who only confirmed her attendance this morning, walked into the abbey arm in arm with her son Prince Andrew before taking a seat in the front row next to Prince Charles and Camilla.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with their two oldest children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, sat in the row behind as they listened to tributes to the late Duke, who passed away in April last year.
The Dean of Westminster delivered a moving speech about the Duke of Edinburgh, telling the 1,800-strong congregation: "He would hate to think that I should paint a picture of him as a ‘plaster saint’; someone without the usual human foibles and failings.
"He was far too self-aware ever to be taken in by flattery. Of course, it must be said that his life bore the marks of sacrifice and service.
"Certainly, he could show great sympathy and kindness.
"There is no doubt that he had a delightfully engaging, and often self-deprecating, sense of humour. It is quite clear that his mind held together both speculation and common sense. Moreover, nobody would ever doubt his loyalty and deep devotion to our Queen and to their family.
"Yet, there were times when he could be abrupt; maybe, in robust conversation, forgetting just how intimidating he could be.
"A kind of natural reserve sometimes made him seem a little distant. He could be somewhat sharp in pricking what he thought to be bubbles of pomposity or sycophancy.
"On the other hand, we should not forget that he himself was sometimes wounded by being unfairly criticised or misunderstood.
"Like the rest of us, he was part of flawed humanity. Unlike most of us however, he was one of those rare people who remained true to, and guided by, what you might call ‘an inner spiritual compass’; a sense of being called to play a part in the making of a God-intended world.
"As we give thanks for the life of a remarkable man, perhaps out greatest tribute to him, most especially in these far too troubled times, will be for us to accept the challenge, implicit in his life, to rekindle in our hearts something of that call, and to pray (as I think he did) for the inspiration and the guidance to play our part, however small, in working for a kinder future."
Andrew, in his first public appearance since the settlement to his accuser Virginia Giuffre, escorted his mother into Westminster Abbey.
The monarch held onto Andrew’s elbow with her left hand as she moved slowly and gingerly to her place, using a walking stick in her right hand.
They entered via Poets Corner – a shorter route for the Queen’s comfort – in a small procession.
The monarch’s state limousine had arrived at Poets’ Yard entrance with Andrew sat beside her after they travelled from Windsor together.
Inside the abbey, they walked at a slow but steady pace, both looking ahead, and at the end of the aisle they separated – with Andrew giving a last glance to his mother as she turned right.
As the service began, the Prince of Wales leaned over to the Queen and spoke to her briefly.
The Queen delved into her black Launer handbag for her glasses.
