Queen Elizabeth II Is Opening Buckingham Palace Gardens to Public for Picnics for 1st Time in History

Queen Elizabeth II looked so pleased to return to her work after her two-week mourning period, following the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on April 9. The British monarch, 95, was captured in a photograph that was tweeted out by the Royal Family on Tuesday, April 27. In the photo, which featured the queen meeting with two new ambassadors to the United Kingdom via video, Queen Elizabeth smiled and wore a beautiful, floral ensemble in hues of blue. You can see the photo below.

Even monarchs have Zoom meetings. Queen Elizabeth II hopped on a video chat for a meeting with some very important guests, and by the looks of it, she’s an expert.

Kate Middleton made sure a part of Queen Elizabeth II was with her during a surprise outing on Wednesday. The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, paid a subtle tribute to the Queen on her 95th birthday by donning a pair of diamond and pearl earrings she borrowed from the monarch as she and Prince William, 38, visited 282 (East Ham) Squadron, Air Training Corps in East London.

Paying tribute! Duchess Kate honored Queen Elizabeth II in the sweetest way on her 95th birthday.

Meghan Markle may not have attended Prince Philip’s funeral, but she wasn’t distant from the royal family, according to a new report. The Duchess of Sussex, 39, is currently pregnant and was advised by doctors not to travel to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband earlier this month.

Prince Harry returned to his Montecito home after traveling to England for his late grandfather, Prince Philip‘s, funeral on April 17. HollywoodLife confirmed with a spokesperson that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wished Queen Elizabeth II a happy birthday, and offered the sovereign a “special gift.” Today, April 21, marks the queen’s 95th birthday.

A quiet milestone. Queen Elizabeth II had a low-key 95th birthday on Wednesday, April 21, as she mourned her late husband, Prince Philip.

One of a kind! Queen Elizabeth II has been the head of the British royal family since 1952 — and her devotion to her country has become an inspiration for her loved ones through the years.

A short yet powerful reunion. Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II spoke privately on at least two different occasions while he was home for the funeral of Prince Philip, Harper’s Bazaar confirms.

A lost love. Queen Elizabeth II spoke out on her birthday, shortly after the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.

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.

A subtle tribute. Queen Elizabeth II will deviate from royal mourning tradition in a minor but meaningful way following the death of her husband, Prince Philip.

Another difficult goodbye. Sir Michael Oswald, former racing advisor and longtime friend of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at age 86, Us Weekly can confirm.

With the death of Prince Philip, all eyes are on Queen Elizabeth II as she enters a new stage of her reign amid criticism of the usefulness of the monarchy in the modern day. The queen will mark her 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 years on the throne.

Prince Philip's death will continue to have an effect on the royal family as Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming 95th birthday will reportedly not be celebrated as usual. The monarch is set to celebrate the milestone on April 21, but her special day will not include traditional fare.

Queen Elizabeth II is doing things her own way. The monarch is currently in mourning following the death of her husband, Prince Philip at the age of 99.

Royal confidant! Queen Elizabeth II was surrounded by her family and one special friend as she mourned the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on Saturday, April 17.

Saying her final goodbyes. Queen Elizabeth II honored her husband of 73 years with one final note.

Forever in her heart. Queen Elizabeth II offered her final farewell to Prince Philip at his funeral.