Queen Elizabeth Enters 8-Day Mourning Period: What Happens After Prince Philip’s Death

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William and the extended royal family have officially marked the end of mourning period since Prince Philip's demise. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away on 9 April and his funeral service was held on 17 April.

On the occasion of her 95th birthday, Queen Elizabeth released a statement. If you didnt know, the special day has a shadow over it this year as her husband Prince Philip‘s funeral took place just a few days ago.

Queen Elizabeth II is mourning the love of her life. After Prince Philip died at the age of 99 on April 9, the British royal paid tribute to her husband of over 73 years with a heartbreaking statement honoring his life and legacy.

Queen Elizabeth II is ringing in her 95th birthday on a somber note. On Wednesday, the Royal Family account shared details of how the reigning British monarch is spending her milestone birthday. «This year The Queen remains at Windsor Castle during a period of Royal Mourning following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh,» the account shared of Her Royal Highness. Today is The Queen’s 95th birthday.

On her 95th birthday, the Queen has issued a message to thank the public for their support following the passing of her husband, Prince Philip. Her Majesty, who has been seeking solace in long walks with her dogs, shared the message on the Royal family's Instagram account.

It should come as no surprise that the Queen’s birthday plans are looking quite a bit different this year. It will be a somber occasion for the monarch, as it marks her first birthday shortly following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.

Following Prince Philip’s death, many are wondering when Prince Harry is coming back to California to be home with his wife, Meghan Markle. While the Duke of Sussex was previously expected to return to the U.S. as soon as Monday, April 19, some sources believe he may “delay” his homecoming until after the Queen’s birthday.

The Queen won’t release a new portrait to mark her 95th birthday this week, it has been reported.The Queen’s birthday will fall just days after the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philip. It has been reported that there will also be no gun salute to mark her birthday for the second year running.The Queen is still in the official period of royal mourning for her beloved husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, who passed away on 9 April at the age of 99.

The nation joined Her Majesty in mourning Prince Philip on Saturday, as The Queen said goodbye to the man she once described as her "strength and stay". In a moving ceremony, Queen Elizabeth was joined by just 29 other mourners for a final farewell to her husband of 70 years, the Duke Of Edinburgh.

In loving memory. Queen Elizabeth II shared a never-before-seen photo with her late husband, Prince Philip, one week after his death.

Queen Elizabeth II was spotted outside of Windsor Castle on Friday, April 16, for the first time since her husband Prince Philip’s death last week.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are taking in all the touching tributes to Charles' late father, Prince Philip. On Thursday, the pair viewed the flowers, cards and gifts left outside of Marlborough House Gardens.

The Royal Family have been coping with a tremendous loss since Prince Philip’s passing on Friday (9th April). However, as the Queen and the rest of The Firm prepare for The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, ITV takes a look at some of Her Majesty’s extended family in the brand new documentary, The Queen and her Cousins.

It has not even been a week since the demise of her husband Prince Philip, but that did not stop Queen Elizabeth from performing royal duties. As per reports, the Queen was back at work on Tuesday as she attended her first royal engagement since Prince Philip's demise.

Staying strong. Royal biographers Ingrid Seward and Andrew Morton shared their thoughts on how Queen Elizabeth II is handling the death of her husband, Prince Philip.

The Queen has carried out her very first official in-person royal duty just four days after the death of her husband Prince Philip.The Duke of Edinburgh passed away 'peacefully' at home in Windsor Castle on 9 April.