The Queen Shares A Moving Message For Her 95th Birthday Following Prince Philip's Funeral
The monarch said that she is "deeply touched" by the outpouring of support following the death of her husband.
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her birthday by thanking the public for their outpouring of support following the passing of Prince Philip.
Turning 95 today, the monarch released a statement expressing her gratitude to those who have offered their condolences over the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband for more than seven decades. Just last weekend, the queen and her family honoured Philip's life with an official funeral ceremony at Windsor Castle. Given the recent loss and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Her Majesty is expected to have a pared-down birthday celebration this year.
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"I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate," the queen began her message. "While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world."This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
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The monarch also shared that she is "deeply touched" by their compassion as she continues to mourn her late husband.
"My family and I would like to thank you all for the support and kindness shown to us in recent days," she shared. "We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life."
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A royal source previously told BAZAAR.com that the queen is expected to spend time with a small group of family members today to celebrate her birthday. Another palace source confirmed that due to Philip's passing, a new birthday portrait of the monarch will not be released to the public, as her official mourning period continues until this Friday.
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