Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip: A Touching Farewell

As the world mourns the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II prepares to say goodbye to her beloved husband of 73 years.

In a touching photo shared by the 94-year-old monarch, she and the Duke can be seen posing happily in the Scottish sunshine on the Bow Morrill estate.

The photo was taken by their youngest daughter-in-law, Countess of Wessex, in 2003.

The image shows the Queen wearing a tartan skirt, blouse, and cardigan, while the Duke props himself up with his elbow, his hat sitting precariously on his knee.

The Queen spent many happy times at this beauty spot with her husband, and she named a new corgi puppy Muck last month in honor of their cherished memories.

According to a royal source, the photograph is one of the Queen's favorites and evokes many happy memories at one of their favorite places in the world.

She will miss her beloved Philip forever.

Prince Philip died aged 99 on Friday, April 9, and the image was released as the Queen prepares to say goodbye to her husband.

The Duke's funeral will take place in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3 pm today.

The Queen was yesterday seen for the first time since Philip's death and was said to be bearing up well.

She drove a green Jaguar out of Windsor Castle to take her dogs for a walk at 2 pm.

Yesterday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, appeared to the nation to offer prayers and condolences to Her Majesty.

He said that it would be a profound chance for her to say farewell.

Speaking to the BBC, he said, “We really have to avoid judging from anything external.

She is the Queen.

She will behave with the extraordinary dignity and extraordinary courage that she always does.”

Due to the coronavirus restrictions, only 30 guests will attend the funeral, and social distancing rules mean the Queen will sit alone.

Mr. Welby, who will give a blessing during the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, said people of all faiths should show sympathy to the Queen after losing her husband of seven decades.

He said, “She is saying farewell to someone to whom she was married for 73 years.