Queen Elizabeth II Shares By no means-Earlier than-Seen Picture of Prince Philip Forward of His Funeral

Queen Elizabeth II is giving a glimpse into her private life with the late Prince Philip.

On April 16, the day earlier than the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, the royal household’s Instagram account posted a non-public {photograph} that Her Majesty wished to share. The image confirmed The Queen and Prince Philip smiling on the prime of Scotland’s Coyles of Muick again in 2003. It was taken by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the spouse of the couple’s youngest little one Prince Edward. 

“Her Majesty and the Royal Household are grateful for all of the messages of condolence from around the globe,” the caption learn, “and have been touched to see and listen to so many individuals sharing fond reminiscences of The Duke, in celebration of his life.” 

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II had been married for 73 years earlier than he handed away on the age of 99 on April 9. They wed at Westminster Abbey in London on November 20, 1947. In truth, they turned the primary couple within the royal household to have a good time a platinum marriage ceremony anniversary in 2017.