The Queen has paid a poignant tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip, by wearing a brooch he had designed and made for her at the memorial service for him at Westminster Abbey.
Her Majesty chose the gold and ruby brooch designed by Andrew Grima and presented to her in 1966 by the Duke of Edinburgh for the Service where she was surrounded by her family.
The Queen also wore the brooch for the photos taken to mark the couple’s Platinum Wedding anniversary in 2017.
Also at the service were the couple’s four children, seven of their grandchildren and five of their great grandchildren, including Prince George of Cambridge and his sister, Princess Charlotte.
As guests arrived at Westminster Abbey, the Band of the Royal Marines played while Gold Award Holders from his Duke of Edinburgh Scheme formed a guard of honour along with members of the UK Cadet Force Associations. The Duke had asked for this to take place at his funeral but Covid restrictions meant it wasn’t possible then.
Westminster Abbey was decked with flowers in red, white and blue for the Service which was led by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster. The address was given by the Right Reverend David Conner , the Dean of Windsor who also led Prince Philip’s funeral service. The Blessing was given by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Prince Philip died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. His funeral took place on April 17th 2021 at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.
