Queen Elizabeth shares first solo statement since Prince Philip’s death
Queen Elizabeth releases her first solo statement since Prince Philip passed away.
Her Majesty and His Royal Highness have been hitched for 73 years
The Queen extended her love and support to the public of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a Commonwealth nation, following a series of volcanic eruptions.
“The Duke of Edinburgh and I have been saddened by the destruction and major disruption caused by volcanic eruptions in recent days, and my thoughts are with the many people and families who have been evacuated from their homes, and whose livelihoods have been affected,” the monarch said. “I send my thanks to the emergency services and all those involved in the relief effort.”
She concluded by stating, “My prayers will remain with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines at this very difficult time.”
A poignant 'I' ; the first of what will be many solo statements from the now widowed queen pic.twitter.com/2Tk2N4MmqD
— Prof Anna Whitelock (@AnnaWhitelock) April 14, 2021
The Queen did not address Prince Philip’s death with the public aside from a statement released on her behalf announcing his death. Though many family members made statements praising Philip’s dedication to the monarch, the country, and the Commonwealth.
