Queen in period of Royal Mourning on 95th birthday, Palace confirms along with solo picture of monarch

It was previously revealed that the Queen will not be returning to Buckingham Palace following Prince Philip’s death, and now, sources are beginning to understand why. According to a recent report by HELLO! Magazine, the 95-year-old monarch may have never wished to live at the palace to begin with.

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

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.

Katie Prince has shared a throwback snap of her and the Queen to celebrate the monarch's 95th birthday today. Just days after she laid her late husband to rest, the Queen is surrounded by family members as she celebrates her first birthday without Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth has released a statement on Wednesday (April 21) – her 95th birthday.

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 marking her 95th birthday in a low-key fashion at Windsor Castle, just days after the funeral of her husband, 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.

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.

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 Harry has reportedly left the UK and returned home to America, just days after laying his grandfather Prince Philip to rest. The Duke of Sussex headed back to Los Angeles to be reunited with his pregnant wife Meghan Markle and their one-year-old son Archie, according to The Mirror.

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Prince Philip.Some members of the royal family are expected to be with the queen on Wednesday. Her birthday falls within the two-week royal mourning period for Philip that is being observed until Friday.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was one of many people who sent best wishes to the monarch.“I have always had the highest admiration for Her Majesty and her service to this country and the Commonwealth," Johnson said on Twitter.

Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 95th birthday today. However, it is hardly a celebration as the royal family continues to mourn the demise of the Queen's husband Prince Philip who passed away on 9 April.

Prince Harry has reportedly returned to the US to reunite with his pregnant wife Meghan Markle and son Archie.The 36 year old has spent the last week in the UK to attend the funeral of his grandfather Prince Philip, coming face to face with the Royal family for the first time since he and Meghan, 39, sat down for an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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.