Queen to replicate Queen Mother's public tribute to honour 'beloved' Prince Philip
THE Queen may replicate the speech she delivered to thank the British public for their show of support in the aftermath of Prince Philip's funeral, a royal commentator said.
Queen may give public tribute to Prince Philip says insider
The Queen delivered a special message to the nation in the run-up to the funeral of her mother, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 2002. In her speech, Her Majesty thanked the British and Commonwealth public for the widespread tributes paid to her late mother and for the affection shown towards the Royal Family. Royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah suggested the Queen may choose to once again thank the public for their support with a new special message in the days after Prince Philip's funeral.
Speaking to Today, Ms Nikkhah said: "We can possibly expect to hear something from the Queen within the next week or so.
"There's been a bit of speculation about a potential broadcast address.
"We know that when her mother Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother died she did give that address to the nation on the eve of her funeral.
"That still hasn't been confirmed by the Palace but the fact that Queen was honouring her former Lord Chamberlain, the man who would have overseen this funeral shows that even though she is still in official royal mourning, she doesn't want want to let people who've been very important in terms of the running od the monarchy down."
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In her address to the nation in 2002, the Queen said she and the Royal Family had been "deeply moved" by the tributes paid to her mother.
She said: "Ever since my beloved mother died over a week ago I have been deeply moved by the outpouring of affection which has accompanied her death.
"My family and I always knew what she meant for the people of this country and the special place she occupied in the hearts of so many here, in the Commonwealth and in other parts of the world.
"But the extent of the tribute that huge numbers of you have paid my mother in the last few days has been overwhelming. I have drawn great comfort from so many individual acts of kindness and respect."
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Her Majesty paid her final tribute to her "beloved" husband at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Saturday afternoon.
Only 30 members of the family were allowed to attend the service due to ongoing coronavirus safety restrictions.
Prince Harry travelled back to the United Kingdom the day after the Duke's death on April 9 and remained in quarantine for a week to ensure he could join his father and brother in supporting Her Majesty.
Three of the Duke's German relatives, all descendants of his sisters, also flew to the UK shortly before Philip's death to attend the service.
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The Duke's four children – Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward – lead the procession from Windsor Castle's private chapel to St George's Chapel.
Prince William, Prince Harry and their eldest cousin, Peter Phillips, followed behind them alongside members of the Duke's staff, including his private secretary.
The Queen was seen wiping away a tear as she travelled behind the procession in her car with lady-in-waiting Lady Susan Hussey.