Prince Philip with Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth.Photo: PA Images via Getty
Clarence House, the office ofPrince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, shared three photos on Saturday in asocial media postto honorPrince Philipon the first anniversary of his death. The Duke of Edinburgh, the Queen’s husband of 73 years, was 99 when hedied of old ageon April 9, 2021.
One photo was a black-and-white shot fromPrince Charles' childhood, taken on the grounds of the royal family’s beloved Balmoral estate back in 1955.Prince Charlessits on a swing with his sister Princess Anne asPrince Philipgives them a big push.Queen Elizabethis also seen in the joyous picture, watching on and making sure one of their pet dogs doesn’t get in the way.
Prince Philip with Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth.CENTRAL PRESS/AFP via Getty
Prince Charlesalso included a photo featuring his wife Camilla with the Queen andPrince Philipfrom 2016, when the foursome attended the unveiling of a statue ofQueen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother together. The two couples share a laugh and exchange smiles in the snap.
The first photo featured in the social media post was a solo shot ofPrince Philipwith a big grin on his face.
Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, did not post anything on social media to mark the anniversary on Saturday, instead, they joined the rest of the royals to honorPrince Philip.
Queen Elizabeth, who will turn 96 this month, and the royal family also marked the first anniversary ofPrince Philip’s death with a poignant tribute.
“Remembering His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on the first anniversary of his death,” read a message added to the post
The monarch and the rest of the family spent the day privately, PEOPLE understands.
Eight days after Philip’s death, afuneralwas held at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 17 with attendance limited to just 30 family members and close friends due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees includedPrince Philip’s wife of 73 years (who sat alone due to social distancing precautions, resulting in a heartbreaking image), their four children, eight grandchildren and some of their spouses.
A larger memorial service was held last week at Westminster Abbey, providing an opportunity for representatives of the many charities and organizations thatPrince Philipworked with to pay tribute to him. In addition, some of his great-grandchildren — includingPrince George, 8, andPrincess Charlotte, 6 —were in attendance.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne.DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Queen Elizabethalso attended the Service of Thanksgiving despite dramatically scaling down her public outings in recent months due tohealth setbacksandmobility issues.
source: people.com
