Queen will fade away gracefully from Royal Duties after Prince Philip's death

A symbolic and historic event looked very different this year.

Queen Elizabeth II opened British Parliament on Tuesday, but there wasn't the traditional pomp and circumstance. The 95-year-old reigning monarch opted to scale down the event this year, traveling to the Houses of Parliament in a car rather than a carriage. She also chose not to wear a crown or an elegant gown for the occasion.

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.

Queen Elizabeth II is back to work following the funeral of her beloved husband, Prince Philip.Her Majesty The Queen conducted a series of royal engagements on Tuesday, marking her first since the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest on April 17.

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.

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.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William make a surprise visit to the 282 East Ham Squadron, Air Training Corps on Wednesday (April 21) in London, England.

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.

Following Prince Philip's funeral on 17 April, Mike Tindall has praised the Queen for sitting on her own at her husband's funeral.The former rugby player, who became a dad for the third time in March, gave an insight into the ceremony and paid tribute to Her Majesty. Speaking on his podcast The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, the 42 year old husband of Zara Tindall said: "My love for the Queen was even better, she sat there completely on her own.

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.

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.

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.