Queen 'won’t release new portrait to mark 95th birthday this week' – days after Prince Philip's funeral

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.

The Queen is to gracefully take a step back from royal duties now that Prince Phillip has died. And as Her Majesty, who turned 95 last week, moves forward, she will take on less duties, according to a former royal correspondent..

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Prince William and Prince Harry's conversation after they emerged from Prince Philip's funeral service together has been revealed by lip readers. The two brothers, united in their grief for their grandfather, talked about the service and how it was just as Philip would have wanted.

Queen Elizabeth II was photographed dabbing away a tear at the funeral for her late husband, Prince Philip.  Philip died at age 99 on April 9, prompting the royal family to gather for a celebration of life ceremony in honor of the late Duke of Edinburgh.

The Royal Family united to pay a fond and emotional farewell to Prince Philip, who was laid to rest at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel on Saturday afternoon. And tributes flooded in from people around the world as they watched the funeral, including from famous faces.