This Is How Prince Charles Is Helping The Queen Mourn Prince Philip
The world was saddened by the death of Prince Philip on April 9, 2021, just two months before he was set to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Buckingham Palace confirmed his death in a statement, which said he had "passed away peacefully" at home. "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the statement read, per the Evening Standard. Buckingham Palace added that "further announcements" would come "in due course" and added that "the Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."
Since the confirmation, many have shared tributes to the late royal across social media and beyond. The royal family has also paid tribute to Philip by changing the photos on their social media accounts to photos of the queen's late husband. But how is Prince Charles helping his mother following the death of her husband of more than 70 years? Read on for the details.
Prince Charles was by Queen Elizabeth II's side amid tragedy
Prince Charles reportedly visited Queen Elizabeth II shortly after the news of Prince Philip's death was announced. People confirmed that Charles "paid his respects after the death of his father" by spending some time with his mother at Windsor Castle on the afternoon of April 9, 2021, mere hours after his father died there.
The Queen and Prince Philip had been staying at the castle for much of the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen tough restrictions on mixing in the U.K., as citizens have been urged to stay home since March 2020. Philip returned to Berkshire in the English countryside in March 2021 after his hospital stint to be by his wife's side. Sky News reported the couple returned there in November 2020 after new restrictions were imposed on the British public.
Charles has not spoken out about his father's death beyond the Royal Family's statement, though in June 2020, he shared how difficult it was to be away from his family amid the pandemic. "I haven't seen my father for a long time... or my grandchildren," he told Sky News, sharing they had been doing FaceTime calls. Charles added that he found it all "terribly sad" and added, "you really just want to give people a hug."
We are wishing the royals the best as they continue to come to terms with Philip's death.