The Queen looked emotional while remembering her late husband today.
Prince Philip died last April, during Covid regulations that restricted gatherings including funerals and memorials. Keeping to the rules meant that Prince Philip's funeral had to be limited, producing a memorable image of the Queen sitting alone.
Today, her majesty was joined by other senior members of the Royal Family including Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate Prince Philip's public service and a "long life lived fully" in a thanksgiving service for the Duke of Edinburgh hosted at Westminster Abbey. Prince Andrew, Duke of York, travelled with his mother by car from Windsor Castle to Westminster Abbey.
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The Queen wore a green outfit. It was seemingly a subtle tribute to Philip, whose livery colour was Edinburgh Green. A number of others throughout the congregation also wore the shade, including Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holder Doyin Sonibare who delivered a special tribute about the effect Philip's youth scheme had on her life.
The Queen was escorted through the church by her son, Prince Andrew, as she clutched onto his arm. Her Majesty used the aid of a walking stick for the short walk before putting it down once she found her seat. She stood independently to sing hymns but returned to the use of the aid as she made her way out once the service was over.
It was touch and go on whether or not the Queen would attend the service today. She has had problems with her mobility and had to pull out of the Commonwealth Service earlier this month.
There has been speculation that the 95-year-old monarch has been suffering from mobility problems as pictures released last week showed her majesty standing with a walking stick at an event. She has also been rumoured to be using a wheelchair and has been determined not to be spotted doing so during public appearances.
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