Death of Prince Philip: how will Queen Elizabeth overcome this ordeal?
After more than 70 years of love, Queen Elizabeth II bade farewell to her husband Prince Philip, who died this Friday, April 9. But how will the sovereign overcome this immeasurable loss?
The United Kingdom had a dark day ... This Friday, April 9, 2021, Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99, two months before his 100th birthday. As announced by Buckingham Palace, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II died "peacefully at Windsor Castle". For his final moments, the Duke of Edinburgh was able to count on the eternal support of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen of England did not leave the bedside of Prince Philip during his last moments, whose state of health was said to have worsened during the night from Thursday to Friday.
The loss of her beloved husband is undeniably an overwhelming time for Queen Elizabeth II to go through as she enters an eight-day period of official mourning. Then, a new period of official royal mourning is expected to continue for 30 days. Together for over 73 years, The Duke of Edinburgh has supported the monarch throughout her reign, in good times and in bad times. Prince Philip's death comes during one of the most trying times for the royal family, not least because of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Queen Elizabeth II can count on her children
As the husband of the Queen of England, Prince Philip is entitled to a state funeral in Westminster. Only the Duke ultimately preferred a private and intimate funeral, before being buried in Frogmore Gardens. This funeral will take place on April 17, at Saint-George's Chapel, located in Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II will be able to count on the presence and support of other members of the royal family. This Saturday, April 10, the sovereign has already received visits from Princes Andrew and Edward, who came to comfort their mother. For the funeral of her husband, Queen Elizabeth II can also certainly count on the presence of Prince Harry, although that of Meghan Markle, on the other hand, is not guaranteed ...
