Queen Elizabeth Returned To Royal Duties Just Four Days After Prince Philip's Death For This Reason

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.

Queen Elizabeth II stoicly returned to work Tuesday following Prince Philip’s death at age 99 on April 9.

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.

Prince Philip over the weekend, one small detail seemed to stand out for observers — Queen Elizabeth's handwritten letter, which she placed atop her late husband's casket.

Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday this week will be a subdued occasion following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. The monarch's milestone birthday won't be celebrated as usual — while the Queen and other family members often mark their birthdays by sharing new portraits with the public, there will not be a photo released this year according to Mirror UK.

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.

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.

Queen Elizabeth II is mourning the loss of her husband Prince Philip, who sadly passed away at the age of 99. The reigning British monarch, who was married for more than seven decades, was joined by their closest family members at Philip’s funeral on April 17.

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

Queen Elizabeth II is looking back on her life with her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip – who died on April 9 at age 99 – ahead of his funeral on Saturday. The monarch shared a candid throwback photo of herself and the Duke of Edinburgh sitting amid a sprawling landscape backdrop in Scotland as the happy couple flashes large grins.

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.

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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.

Many have wondered if the Queen will step down following Prince Philip’s death, but it appears the monarch has no plans to abdicate the throne for now, according to a source close to the royal family who spoke to People.