Queen Elizabeth II and Barbie. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is better known as Queen Elizabeth II, the oldest and longest-reigning British monarch.
29.03.2022 - 14:35 / ok.co.uk
The Queen put on a brave face in honour of her late husband Prince Philip as she attended the special memorial service at Westminster Abbey for him today. After weeks of uncertainty over whether she would be able to attend, the 95 year old monarch lead her family as she arrived at the London venue ready to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life. Escorted by Prince Andrew down the aisle, the Royal sat next to her eldest son Prince Charles with a table in front of her.
She looked as regal as ever in a dark green emerald buttoned coat, which featured a black velvet trim at the top. The Queen wore a matching hat and accessorised with a brooch given to her by her late husband. She also wore her glasses and kept a walking stick by her side.
The Queen's arrival comes as a welcome confirmation that despite reportedly struggling with "stiff legs" and only recently coming out of her battle with COVID-19, she is feeling well enough to attend. Royal biographer Angela Levin recently told Sky News that the monarch was determined to come and it was "important" for her to be seen by the world. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Queen Elizabeth II and Barbie. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is better known as Queen Elizabeth II, the oldest and longest-reigning British monarch.
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Members of the Royal Family joined together for a special Thanksgiving service to remember the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, who passed away on 9 April 2021. For the ceremony, Her Majesty made a tearful appearance and paid her very own special tribute to her beloved husband by wearing her 'most personal' gift from the Duke of Edinburgh, the gold and ruby Scarab brooch.This wasn't the only way that Her Majesty chose to honour Philip as she also chose to swap her bright and bold wardrobe for a dark emerald green dress coat to mark the occasion.The chosen colour honours the Duke's livery colour which was Edinburgh Green and also celebrates his environmental work.
Today almost 2000 special guests have gathered at Westminster Abbey to remember Prince Philip. After his funeral was restricted by Covid-19 laws in place last year – which left Her Majesty, 95, sat alone – those who were unable to attend have come together to pay their respects. The day marked the first public outing by Prince Andrew since he settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre, after being accused of sexual assault – which he has denied.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to attend their great-grandfather's memorial service. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, died on 9 April last year at Windsor Castle.
Zara Tindall and her husband Mike have arrived at Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service with their eight year old daughter Mia.The trio put on a sweet family display as they arrived smiling and united with the rest of the Royals for the important service, which also saw the Queen attend a public engagement for the first time since February 5. Zara, 40, wore a royal navy coat dress tied with a belt round the middle, and matched her ensemble with a hat covering her blonde locks.
The Queen has been "actively involved" in every detail around her late husband Prince Philip's memorial service, which takes place on Tuesday 29 March at Westminster Abbey.The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral was restricted amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as only 30 people were allowed to be in attendance in April 2021, where Her Majesty, 95, sat alone. However, the memorial service today is set to be a complete contrast as the Queen is set to carry out Philip's final wishes around his funeral during the service of thanksgiving, which will include hymns, flowers from their wedding bouquet as well as guests that were unable to attend last year.