Queen Elizabeth II released her first public solo statement since the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on Friday, April 9.
Her Majesty sent a statement of support to the people of the Commonwealth Country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines after experiencing a series of volcanic eruptions.
“I am saddened by the destruction and great disruption caused by volcanic eruptions in recent days, and my thoughts go out to the many people and families who have been evacuated from their homes and whose livelihoods have been compromised,” said the queen. in her. statement obtained by Fox News. “I want to thank the emergency services and all those involved in the rescue.”
“My prayers will remain with the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during this very difficult time,” she added.
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Normally her statements started with “The Duke of Edinburgh and I.”
La Soufriere volcano is located in the northern region of the island and has forced people to evacuate because of the ash that descends on the city.
Queen Elizabeth and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, wave to the crowd on their wedding day from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London.
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Prince Philip died in Windsor Castle on April 9. He was 99.
He and the Queen had been married for 73 years and he was the longest-serving consort (husband) in British history.
Since April 9, Queen Elizabeth has been in the midst of an eight-day mourning period until the funeral scheduled for April 17 at Windsor Castle.
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“It is with deep sadness that Her Majesty the Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” her statement read at the time. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning.”
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died at the age of 99.
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The number of attendees at Philips funeral is limited to 30 due to restrictions due to the corona virus.
It was revealed on Thursday that senior royals must wear civilian clothes to the funeral, easing potential tensions over who may be allowed to don military uniforms.
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The list of attendees includes Prince Charles, Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Ann, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Meghan Markle was advised not to come because of her pregnancy.