Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Her 95th Birthday Amidst Mourning

Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 95th birthday on April 21st, marking the occasion with a lovely photo of herself on social media.

However, this year, the celebration was different as it was her first birthday without her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, who passed away on April 9th.

The Queen looked radiant in a plum coat and hat at a Royal engagement last February, as seen in the photograph shared by Buckingham Palace on the Royal Family's social media accounts.

The post confirmed that the Queen is remaining at Windsor Castle to grieve for her late husband, and the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke, and Duchess of Cambridge re-shared the post on their social media pages instead of posting their own happy birthday messages.

The Queen remains at Windsor Castle during a period of royal mourning following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Following the post, royal fans took the opportunity to wish the monarch a happy birthday and left messages to comfort the Queen.

One Twitter user commented, “We'd like to wish Queen Elizabeth II a happy 95th birthday.

In the toughest of times, we hope Her Majesty has a perfect day with loved ones.

We send our thoughts and best wishes.”

Another follower said, “Your Majesty, thinking of you today and wish you a happy birthday as is possible during this deeply sad time for you.”

The birthday comes just days after the royal family bid a sad farewell to Prince Philip, who married Elizabeth in 1947.

The royals paid their final respects to the family's patriarch at his funeral on Saturday at Windsor Castle.

Cruel coronavirus restrictions meant the farewell was a royal funeral like no other, with the monarch sitting isolated and alone at the service in images that shocked the world.

Elizabeth, who is also the world's longest-reigning monarch, will be at the castle for her birthday, which traditionally passes off with little or no ceremony.

This year there will be no gun salutes at the Tower of London, nor the Capitals Hyde Park, which usually occurs on the Queen's birthday.

The Queen also has an official birthday, which is usually celebrated with greater pomp on the second Saturday in June.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is believed Her Majesty will enjoy a quiet lunch with close family members at Windsor Castle, likely outside due to the current rules.

The Queen is likely to spend the rest of the day doing the same things as usual, surrounded by the small number of staff who make up her bubble at the castle.

In a bid to keep Her Majesty company, the family have agreed a rotor to visit the Queen over the coming days to ensure that she is not left alone, according to reports.

Prince Anne and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, are reported to be among the Queen's first visitors.

Both women form part of a group of loyal, discreet and utterly trustworthy women of the Queen's inner circle who are offering crucial support as she faces life without her beloved Philip.

Also in this core group of confidants are the Queen's childhood friend, Lady Pamela Hicks, and royal dresser Angela Kelly.

“Sophie is like another daughter to the Queen; they are that close,” said Mail Online's royal source.

She is trusted and relied on like few others.

She will also be visited by her son, Prince Andrew, and granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, in the coming days, according to the Mirror.

The Duchess of Cornwall is also expected to visit the Queen this week.

“The Queen will not be alone.

She will have others who care about her deeply and want to be there to support her in her most pressing hour,” a source told the Mirror.

It is also reported that the Queen is expected to have a video call with Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince Louis, two, to mark her birthday.

Sources told Mail Online that the monarch will likely drive herself down to Frogmore to walk her new puppies, Fergus, a doggie, and Muck, a corgi.

The monarch got the new dogs around the time Prince Philip went into the hospital, and it is thought they have been a great source of comfort since his passing.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has already sent his birthday wishes to the Queen, saying, “I would like to send my warm wishes to Her Majesty the Queen on her 95th birthday.

I have always had the highest admiration for Her Majesty and her service to the country and the Commonwealth.