Elizabeth II is 95 years old celebrates her first birthday as a widow, sad and in mourning
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom turns 95 at a very delicate moment in her life after the death of her husband, Felipe de Edimburgo. On the occasion of her anniversary, the queen has issued an official statement from Buckingham Palace publicly thanking the messages of good wishes, support and affection that she has received during these days of mourning. The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh (which he designed himself) was held on Saturday April 17 as he wanted, with the guidelines that he had left marked in life.
The British royal family is mired in a period of sadness and mourning for the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh, the man in the shadow of the queen who was always there to support her. In the official statement, Elizabeth II assures that it has been a consolation for her to receive so many messages of support: "My family and I are sad, but it has comforted us a lot to see and hear the tributes that have been paid to my husband from the United Kingdom , the Commonwealth and around the world. We are deeply moved by the extraordinary impact that Philip of Edinburgh had on countless people throughout his life, "he says.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom turns 95
Elizabeth II turns 95 today at her residence in Windsor and sheltered by her closest relatives. She will not do any public ceremony or celebration, since the Duke of Edinburgh passed away less than two weeks and only four days have passed since the funeral, which was held in the Chapel of St. George located next to the castle.
It is the saddest and bitter anniversary that the Queen of the United Kingdom is going through, since it is her first birthday since she ascended the throne that she is not accompanied by her consort, who was by her side during 73 years of marriage and that he was about to fulfill his centenary of life.
On the loneliest birthday of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the royal family and Buckingham Palace continue to mourn the Duke of Edinburgh and remember the recently deceased on this special day. The only "special" thing that has been done this year is to publish a photo of the queen's portrait on the official account, as is customary on her birthday.
At the moment, Isabel II is in "the bubble of her majesty" of her, as she has already nicknamed her, avoiding being seen publicly and sheltered by the members of the royal family closest to her. She is sheltered in "a tiny clique of employees that make up the Windsor 'bubble'," according to the tabloid Daily Mail.
Elizabeth II does not celebrate her birthday, but she receives congratulations
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday via Twitter: "I would like to send my warm wishes to Her Majesty the Queen on her 95th birthday. He has always had the highest admiration for Her Majesty and your service to this country and the Commonwealth, "he wrote.
I would like to send my warm wishes to Her Majesty The Queen on her 95th birthday.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 21, 2021
I have always had the highest admiration for Her Majesty and her service to this country and the Commonwealth.
I am proud to serve as her Prime Minister.
Traditionally, the official celebrations of the sovereign's anniversary take place during the month of June, coinciding with the country's popular parade called Trooping of the Color, but this year there will be no celebration of any kind. The parade has been canceled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying restrictions.
However, from Bukcingham Palace it is not ruled out to carry out an alternative type of parade in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle, something that has yet to be confirmed if it will be held.
When will Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom leave the throne?
Elizabeth II became the oldest monarch in the world in 2015 and for a few years she has been in a period of transition from the monarchy. The queen has not traveled abroad for a long time and she has reduced her official commitments due to her advanced age.
Her eldest son, Prince Charles, heir to the throne, and the Duke of Cambridge, second in line of succession, increasingly represent the Queen on visits abroad or on functions in British territory, so it is very likely that Elizabeth II leaves his throne soon and more after having lost his great life companion, the Duke of Edinburgh.
According to experts, the death of her husband, the 'Megxit' of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have accelerated the idea of retiring from the throne despite the fact that Elizabeth II promised to never abdicate before assuming the British crown. Especially after the harsh accusations to the British royal family of the Dukes of Sussex in the interview with Oprah Winfrey, where they denounced having suffered racism and admitted that Meghan had "suicidal thoughts" without receiving any help.
