A year without Prince Philip: Queen Elizabeth II barely held back tears at the memorial service (photo)

A memorial service for Prince Philip was held at Westminster Abbey today. We tell how the Duke’s family honored his memory on this day

A memorial service for Prince Philip was held in the UK. / Photo: Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip died in April 2021, two months before his 100th birthday. On the eve of his death, Prince Philip had an infection and also underwent heart surgery.

Today in the very center of London – in Westminster Abbey – a memorial service was held in memory of the Duke, who lived with the Queen for 74 years in marriage.

Note that Elizabeth left Windsor Castle for a memorial service, accompanied by Prince Andrew. It is noteworthy that this is the first public appearance of the Duke of York, who was at the epicenter of a sexual scandal.

The Queen with Prince Andrew

The Queen with Prince Andrew / Photo: Instagram

The Dukes of Cambridge came to the memorial service with their older children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Prince William and Kate Middleton with children

Prince William and Kate Middleton with children / Photo: Getty Images

Representatives of royal families and celebrities from all over the world also came to support Elizabeth II and honor the memory of her late husband. In particular, the event was attended by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Queen Maxima, Albert II, Queen Letizia of Spain and many others.

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today |  Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today / Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today |  Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today / Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today |  Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today / Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today |  Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today / Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today |  Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

Memorial service for Prince Philip held today / Photo: Getty Images, Instagram

But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not come to the memorial service. Earlier, the Dukes of Sussex said they could not arrive in Britain due to “insufficient security”. The last time the grandson of Elizabeth II visited the UK eight months ago.

Previously, we told the love story of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and also showed what their wedding was like.

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