<p>Britain's Queen&nbsp;Elizabeth&nbsp;spoke of the loss of her husband Prince Philip on Saturday, remembering the "mischievous twinkle" in his eyes in an unusually personal Christmas message to the nation.</p>

<p>The 95-year-old monarch said that while Christmas was a time of happiness for many, it could be hard for those who had lost loved ones, and this year especially she understood why, having lost Philip, 99, in April after 73 years of marriage.</p>

<p>"His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation were all irrepressible," she said in her traditional pre-recorded festive broadcast, paying tribute to "my beloved Philip".</p>

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<p>"That mischievous enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him," she said. The queen said she knew Philip would want his family to enjoy Christmas, and there would be a joy for them despite the absence of his "familiar laugh".</p>

<p>She delivered her address seated at a desk on which stood a photograph of herself and Philip, standing arm-in-arm and smiling at each other. The photo was taken in 2007, when the couple were marking their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.</p>

<p>For her broadcast, the queen wore a sapphire brooch that she wore on her honeymoon in 1947 and for the Diamond Wedding portrait. Photos of her and Philip at various stages of their lives appeared on the screen while she spoke.</p>

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<p>Elizabeth&nbsp;is spending Christmas at Windsor Castle, west of London, for the second year running, a break from royal tradition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A palace source said this reflected a precautionary approach when the Omicron variant is spreading fast.</p>

<p>Close family members were due to visit her, including her eldest son Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. She was not expected to make a public appearance.</p>

<p>Usually, all the Windsors gather for Christmas at another one of her homes, the Sandringham estate in eastern England. Their walk to a nearby church for a Christmas service is a staple of the royal calendar.</p>

<p>With Britain's daily COVID infection numbers hitting records, the queen last week cancelled a pre-Christmas lunch with her family, also as a precaution.</p>

<p>In her message, she also spoke of her upcoming Platinum Jubilee year, which starts in February and will mark her 70 years on the throne. She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having in 2015 overtaken her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.</p>

<p>She said she hoped the jubilee would be a chance for people "to give thanks for the enormous changes of the last 70 years, social, scientific and cultural, and also to look ahead with confidence".</p>


Britain's Queen Elizabeth spoke of the loss of her husband Prince Philip on Saturday, remembering the "mischievous twinkle" in his eyes in an unusually personal Christmas message to the nation.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth spoke of the loss of her husband Prince Philip on Saturday, remembering the "mischievous twinkle" in his eyes in an unusually personal Christmas message to the nation. The 95-year-old monarch said that while Christmas was a time of happiness for many, it could be hard for those who had lost loved ones, and this year especially she understood why, having lost Philip, 99, in April after 73 years of marriage. "His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation were all irrepressible," she said in her traditional pre-recorded festive broadcast, paying tribute to "my beloved Philip". Yearender 2021: From Christopher Plummer to Prince Philip: Stars we've lost this year "That mischievous enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him," she said. The queen said she knew Philip would want his family to enjoy Christmas, and there would be a joy for them despite the absence of his "familiar laugh". She delivered her address seated at a desk on which stood a photograph of herself and Philip, standing arm-in-arm and smiling at each other. The photo was taken in 2007, when the couple were marking their Diamond Wedding Anniversary. For her broadcast, the queen wore a sapphire brooch that she wore on her honeymoon in 1947 and for the Diamond Wedding portrait. Photos of her and Philip at various stages of their lives appeared on the screen while she spoke. Yearender 2021: Britney Spears to Armie Hammer: Celebs who got mired in controversies this year Elizabeth is spending Christmas at Windsor Castle, west of London, for the second year running, a break from royal tradition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A palace source said this reflected a precautionary approach when the Omicron variant is spreading fast. Close family members were due to visit her, including her eldest son Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. She was not expected to make a public appearance. Usually, all the Windsors gather for Christmas at another one of her homes, the Sandringham estate in eastern England. Their walk to a nearby church for a Christmas service is a staple of the royal calendar. With Britain's daily COVID infection numbers hitting records, the queen last week cancelled a pre-Christmas lunch with her family, also as a precaution. In her message, she also spoke of her upcoming Platinum Jubilee year, which starts in February and will mark her 70 years on the throne. She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having in 2015 overtaken her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. She said she hoped the jubilee would be a chance for people "to give thanks for the enormous changes of the last 70 years, social, scientific and cultural, and also to look ahead with confidence".

Queen Elizabeth speaks of missing her husband's 'familiar laugh' at Christmas

<p>Prince Phillip planned his funeral for almost 18 years with military precision, leaving nothing to chance.</p>

<p>According to Telegraph, from the moment his coffin is brought out of Windsor Castle to the time his body is lowered into the Royal Vault of the Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Edinburgh had meticulously planned the details of the ceremony.</p>

<p>Prince Philip will be making his final journey on April 17 from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle on a Land Rover Defender TD5 130 which the duke has been modifying himself since 2003. He requested that the Defender be painted in military green to mark his life-long association with the forces.</p>

<p>Manufactured in 2003 in the Solihull factory of Land Rover, Prince Philip oversaw the modifications through the intervening years, with the final adjustment being made in 2019, when he was 98.</p>

<p>According to the reports, the prince personally selected medals, decorations and insignia to be displayed at his funeral. Due to coronavirus restrictions in England, only 30 people would be allowed to attend the funeral, and the guest list includes three of his German relatives added at his behest.</p>

<p>These include Bernhard, the Hereditary Prince of Baden, Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse, and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. All three of them are said to be isolating themselves, as required under the current coronavirus restrictions.</p>

<p>Apart from them, the Queen’s four children, as well as some but not all of their grandchildren, would be attending the funeral.</p>

<p>“It just goes to show the level of detail that the Duke went into around his own funeral service,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson was quoted as saying by the paper. “It’s a fitting testimony, to remind many people who won’t have realised that the Duke saw active service in the Second World War aboard a ship in the Royal Navy.”<br />
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<p>Although the scale of the funeral has been pared down in view of the pandemic, the royal aides believe that it will reflect the duke’s wishes. More than 700 military personnel from all branches of the armed forces will be involved in the ceremony scheduled to take place on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday at 15:00 BST.</p>

<p>The funeral procession of the duke will be headed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, followed by the Household Division and military service chiefs. The members of the royal family will walk behind the coffin, with Prince Charles and Princess Anne walking in the front row, followed by Prince Edward and Prince Andrew.<br />
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<p>The Queen has decided that there will be no military uniforms worn by members of the Royal Family during the procession. This, analysts believe, is to avoid the dilemma surrounding Prince Harry and Prince Andrew who stepped back from their military patronages.<br />
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<p>Prince William and Harry, the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex respectively, will not walk shoulder to shoulder in their grandfather’s funeral procession.</p>

<p>The brothers, who have been reunited in person for the first time following the explosive Oprah interview last month, will walk separately, either side of their cousin Peter Phillips - Princess Anne’s son - as they trail their grandfather’s coffin at St George’s chapel in Windsor.</p>

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Prince Phillip planned his funeral for almost 18 years with military precision, leaving nothing to chance. According to Telegraph, from the moment his coffin is brought out of Windsor Castle to the time his body is lowered into the Royal Vault of the Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Edinburgh had meticulously planned the details of the ceremony.

Prince Phillip planned his funeral for almost 18 years with military precision, leaving nothing to chance. According to Telegraph, from the moment his coffin is brought out of Windsor Castle to the time his body is lowered into the Royal Vault of the Buckingham Palace, the Duke of Edinburgh had meticulously planned the details of the ceremony. Prince Philip will be making his final journey on April 17 from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle on a Land Rover Defender TD5 130 which the duke has been modifying himself since 2003. He requested that the Defender be painted in military green to mark his life-long association with the forces. Manufactured in 2003 in the Solihull factory of Land Rover, Prince Philip oversaw the modifications through the intervening years, with the final adjustment being made in 2019, when he was 98. According to the reports, the prince personally selected medals, decorations and insignia to be displayed at his funeral. Due to coronavirus restrictions in England, only 30 people would be allowed to attend the funeral, and the guest list includes three of his German relatives added at his behest. These include Bernhard, the Hereditary Prince of Baden, Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse, and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. All three of them are said to be isolating themselves, as required under the current coronavirus restrictions. Apart from them, the Queen’s four children, as well as some but not all of their grandchildren, would be attending the funeral. “It just goes to show the level of detail that the Duke went into around his own funeral service,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson was quoted as saying by the paper. “It’s a fitting testimony, to remind many people who won’t have realised that the Duke saw active service in the Second World War aboard a ship in the Royal Navy.” Prince Philip and the Queen: A match made of love and duty Although the scale of the funeral has been pared down in view of the pandemic, the royal aides believe that it will reflect the duke’s wishes. More than 700 military personnel from all branches of the armed forces will be involved in the ceremony scheduled to take place on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday at 15:00 BST. The funeral procession of the duke will be headed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, followed by the Household Division and military service chiefs. The members of the royal family will walk behind the coffin, with Prince Charles and Princess Anne walking in the front row, followed by Prince Edward and Prince Andrew. Meghan Markle to make 'private arrangements' to remember Prince Philip: Report The Queen has decided that there will be no military uniforms worn by members of the Royal Family during the procession. This, analysts believe, is to avoid the dilemma surrounding Prince Harry and Prince Andrew who stepped back from their military patronages. A 'lady-in-waiting' might accompany Queen to Prince Philip’s funeral Prince William and Harry, the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex respectively, will not walk shoulder to shoulder in their grandfather’s funeral procession. The brothers, who have been reunited in person for the first time following the explosive Oprah interview last month, will walk separately, either side of their cousin Peter Phillips - Princess Anne’s son - as they trail their grandfather’s coffin at St George’s chapel in Windsor.

Prince Philip planned his own funeral for over 18 years

<p>On Christmas Day,&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II sent out a message to the United Kingdom and everyone in the world.<br />
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In her message, the Queen reassured that anyone struggling without friends and family this year during the festivities due to the Covid-19 pandemic are not alone.<br />
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According to BBC, the 94-year-old monarch's video message&nbsp;was recorded in mid-December in accordance with government guidance.<br />
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"Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer," the Queen said, adding that "even on the darkest nights there is hope in the new dawn".<br />
<br />
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She said that Royal Family has been "inspired" by people volunteering in their communities. "In the UK and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit."<br />
<br />
The Queen also noted that "people of all faiths have been unable to gather as they would wish for their festivals", she highlighted last month`s Diwali celebrations in Windsor as an example of "joyous moments of hope and unity despite social distancing".<br />
<br />
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"Of course for many, this time of year will be tinged with sadness - some mourning the loss of those dear to them and others missing friends and family members distanced for safety when all they really want for Christmas is a simple hug or a squeeze of the hand. If you are among them, you are not alone, and let me assure you of my thoughts and prayers.", she said in the video.<br />
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The Queen acknowledged frontline workers, and "good Samaritans (who) have emerged across society, showing care and respect for all".<br />
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"Let the light of Christmas, the spirit of selflessness, love and above all, hope, guide us in the times ahead."<br />
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The Queen has been living at Windsor Castle during the pandemic with her&nbsp;husband, Prince Philip and small household staff. It is believed that this is the first year that the royal couple has not spent Christmas at their home since the mid-1980s.</p>


On Christmas Day, Queen Elizabeth II sent out a message to the United Kingdom and everyone in the world. In her message, the Queen reassured that anyone struggling without friends and family this year during the festivities due to the Covid-19 pandemic are not alone.

On Christmas Day, Queen Elizabeth II sent out a message to the United Kingdom and everyone in the world. In her message, the Queen reassured that anyone struggling without friends and family this year during the festivities due to the Covid-19 pandemic are not alone. According to BBC, the 94-year-old monarch's video message was recorded in mid-December in accordance with government guidance. "Remarkably, a year that has necessarily kept people apart has, in many ways, brought us closer," the Queen said, adding that "even on the darkest nights there is hope in the new dawn". Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie feature in 2020 Christmas card She said that Royal Family has been "inspired" by people volunteering in their communities. "In the UK and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit." The Queen also noted that "people of all faiths have been unable to gather as they would wish for their festivals", she highlighted last month`s Diwali celebrations in Windsor as an example of "joyous moments of hope and unity despite social distancing". Prince Harry- Meghan Markle exchange Christmas gifts with Prince William-Kate Middleton "Of course for many, this time of year will be tinged with sadness - some mourning the loss of those dear to them and others missing friends and family members distanced for safety when all they really want for Christmas is a simple hug or a squeeze of the hand. If you are among them, you are not alone, and let me assure you of my thoughts and prayers.", she said in the video. The Queen acknowledged frontline workers, and "good Samaritans (who) have emerged across society, showing care and respect for all". "Let the light of Christmas, the spirit of selflessness, love and above all, hope, guide us in the times ahead." The Queen has been living at Windsor Castle during the pandemic with her husband, Prince Philip and small household staff. It is believed that this is the first year that the royal couple has not spent Christmas at their home since the mid-1980s.

The Queen sends out message on Christmas, says even on the darkest nights there is hope in the new dawn

<p>Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip will not be celebrating Christmas this year&nbsp;at the Sandringham House for the first time in 33 years. This year the Royals will be spending their holidays at the Windsor house itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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The spokesperson for Buckingham Palace announced the news and said, ''Having considered all the appropriate advice, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have decided that this year they will spend Christmas quietly in Windsor.''<br />
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Over the years, the couple has&nbsp;been celebrating the joyous day with their whole family at Sandringham. So far there is no update on whether any other family members will join the couple at Windsor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen along with her husband is currently isolating at Windsor Castle. The royals used to celebrate Christmas at Windsor Castle before moving to Sandringham in 1988.</p>

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<p>The Royal Collection Trust also shared an inside look of Christmas decoration at the Windsor Castle featuring 20-foot Norwegian spruce with lights.&nbsp;</p>


Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip will not be celebrating Christmas this year at the Sandringham House for the first time in 33 years. This year the Royals will be spending their holidays at the Windsor house itself.

Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip will not be celebrating Christmas this year at the Sandringham House for the first time in 33 years. This year the Royals will be spending their holidays at the Windsor house itself. The spokesperson for Buckingham Palace announced the news and said, ''Having considered all the appropriate advice, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have decided that this year they will spend Christmas quietly in Windsor.'' Over the years, the couple has been celebrating the joyous day with their whole family at Sandringham. So far there is no update on whether any other family members will join the couple at Windsor. Queen along with her husband is currently isolating at Windsor Castle. The royals used to celebrate Christmas at Windsor Castle before moving to Sandringham in 1988. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Royal Collection Trust (@royalcollectiontrust) × The Royal Collection Trust also shared an inside look of Christmas decoration at the Windsor Castle featuring 20-foot Norwegian spruce with lights.