The Queen and Prince Andrew, arrived arm in arm at Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service this morning.
There had been doubts with regards to whether or not the 95-year-old monarch would be able to attend the service due to her physical health, but Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier today that she planned to attend Westminster Abbey, and pictures have since shown the royal highness walking into the building.
Elizabeth II has always been determined to be present at the service despite being forced to forego other public appearances during the recovery period from a back problem - The Mirror reports.
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The Royal clan began gathering from 11am, however, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the only main members of the firm who have allegedly snubbed the invitation. Charles, William and Catherine Middleton were all spotted among the royals in attendance, along with various MPs from the United Kingdom.
The Queen was pictured in a car with Andrew on their way to Westminster Abbey earlier this morning, wearing tinted shades and a green top. Prince Andrew was also spotted in a suit and tie ahead of the ceremony, the first time the Duke of York has broken cover since his civil sex case with Virginia Giuffre.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, who died aged 99 in 2021, is to be honoured today with a memorial ceremony in his honour. The Prince will be celebrated for his service as mourners reflect on his 'long life lived fully'.
Special arrangements have been put in place for the memorial service itself to take into account the Queen's physical condition, with the poignant occasion a chance to remember her husband of 73 years among family and friends, after the limitations imposed on the duke's funeral during the pandemic.
While plans could change before the start of the service at 11.30am, preparations will now be in full swing for the monarch's appearance. Special arrangements have been put in place for the Queen's comfort, with the service limited to 40 minutes and the monarch sitting in one of the Canada chairs but with an additional cushion.
The difficulty for the Queen was understood to be whether the monarch would be able to walk to her seat.
However, the monarch walked on foot despite her physical health struggles, supported by second son Prince Andrew.
HM was determined to not have to rely on a wheelchair, according to reports.
