Queen Elizabeth Sends Heartfelt Cards To Those Who Paid Tribute To Prince Philip

Apr 28, 2021 by apost team

Queen Elizabeth II is sending out heartfelt cards to those who paid tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip, after his death.

On April 17, 2021, Philip's funeral was a quiet affair, with only 30 people in attendance due to the coronavirus restrictions. Generally, a man of Philips's stature would have received a state funeral with a minimum of 800 people in attendance, but this could not happen due to the ongoing pandemic. The guestlist of 30 people comprised the closest royal family members, which naturally included all Philip's children and many of his grandchildren.

Philip's passing ended his reign as the longest-serving royal spouse, having served alongside Queen Elizabeth II for 65 years and married to the monarch for 73 years in total. His singular and incredible life continues to be remembered and celebrated by his family.

Not only did the queen have to deal with Prince Philip's passing, just a few weeks after, on April 21, but she also celebrated her 95th birthday. The birthday was a bittersweet moment, as Elizabeth was solidified as the fourth-longest reigning monarch, but this was also the queen's very first birthday without her husband.

Now that the official mourning period is over, the queen is getting back to her royal duties, but she certainly hasn't forgotten to give thanks to all those who supported her during the somber time.

Read on to learn more about how the queen is sending heartfelt cards to say thanks to those who paid tribute to her beloved late husband, Prince Philip.

On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip died and was laid to rest in the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The late prince was buried alongside former kings of England and other royals, the Associated Press reported. Images from inside the funeral, where only a select group of 30 people could attend due to coronavirus restrictions, showed Elizabeth sitting alone in the chapel. The queen was said to be heartbroken after losing her “strength and stay.”

Queen Elizabeth celebrated her birthday without her beloved husband, Prince Philip, for the first time in her nearly seven-decade reign. She turned 95 years old on April 21, 2021, and this year's celebration was small, with a "quiet lunch," as reported by The Telegraph. Her Majesty spent the day at Windsor surrounded by her staff of 20, who have been dubbed "HMS Bubble."

An official stated the royal family was observing two weeks of so-called royal mourning, which began after Prince Philip passed away on April 9. It was no doubt a mournful birthday for the queen made even more somber by the current global situation. Usually honored with a gun salute, this year's celebration was much more lowkey considering the circumstances. June's Trooping the Colour event was also canceled, marking only the third time in her reign that the parade hasn't taken place.

Philip's passing marked the end of an era in the royal family. The stalwart partnership of Elizabeth and Philip was, in many, the face of an enduring and strong royal family, and without Philip by the queen's side, there is a deep sense of loss for the family members and the nation.

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While Queen Elizabeth II has resumed work after her Philip's death, many royal experts believe that she may slowly but surely relegate the main duties to Prince Charles and Prince William and take a step back. However, now that the mourning period is over, the queen is back to work. As a way to say thank you to those who paid tribute to her late husband, the queen has sent out heartfelt cards.

According to Hello Magazine, royal watchers were particularly moved by the sincere gesture of the cards. One even reportedly said: 

"I'll forever cherish mine if I get one."

Featured on the front of the card in italic font is "In memory of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," while the inside of the card featured a large portrait of Prince Philip. The inside read, "I send you my sincere thanks for your kind words of sympathy on the death of my husband."

The queen then signed off the sincere cards with "Elizabeth R."

The cards come after the queen was seen smiling at her first royal engagement since the death of her husband. 

According to The Sun, the queen was featured on Zoom for virtual audiences from Windsor Castle yesterday afternoon. No longer in her black mourning clothes, the queen was seen donning a pale blue dress with a vibrant and colorful floral print. Her accessories included her iconic three-strand pearl necklace along with her diamond brooch. The widow was seen smiling from ear to ear on the screen as she hosted virtual audiences along with the ambassador from the Republic of Latvia, and the ambassador from the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire who were tuning in from Buckingham Palace. 

Isn't it nice that the queen is sending cards to those who paid tribute to Prince Philip? Let us know your thoughts, and be sure to pass this on to others who are following what the queen has been up to since she's been getting back to royal business.