The Queen of England, who is 95-years old, has been facing health problems in her platinum jubilee year. She has been busy with “light duties” though she had an in-person meet with Canadian President Justin Trudeau, on March 7, at Windsor Castle. She has also hosted virtual audiences with top diplomats. However, a palace spokesperson said that Queen Elizabeth hopes to attend a memorial service for her late husband, Prince Philip, next week, in person.
The Queen has recently suffered from a bout of COVID-19, although sources said that it was mild. Prince Charles had earlier suffered from a COVID infection, followed by his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall. The Queen had been in contact with them. She has moved to Windsor Castle, since a while and has reportedly conducted all her royal duties from this residence, instead of the Palace.
A Buckingham Palace source said that the Queen hopes to attend a thanksgiving service next Tuesday, at the Westminster Abbey, in London. The service is in honor of her late husband Prince Philip. Although the Palace has not as yet confirmed her presence, the Queen is said to be determined to attend the service in honor of her beloved husband who was involved with 700 charitable organizations in his 99 years on planet earth.
The Palace revealed some details about the service and its attendees. Most of the royal family members including Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and other members of the royal family are expected to attend. However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not attend the service.
Royal family members and dignitaries from several European countries such as Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Romania will also be present at the service to commemorate Prince Philips’ service to the nation.
Prince Philips’ family and friends are also expected to attend the services. Over 500 representatives from charities and other organizations that were under the late prince’s patronage will also attend the service. Government representatives as well as those from the Armed forces and devolved administrations, high commissioners and overseas territories’ representatives are also expected to be present at the Abbey. BBC One will telecast the service live from 10.30 a.m to 12.15 p.m. GMT.
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