Queen Elisabeth II may go through one of the most painful periods of her life, she does not forget her subjects. As she has just bid farewell to her husband, Prince Philip, and turns 95 today, the monarch wanted to send a message to those who have shown their support. “On the occasion of my 95th birthday today, I received many greetings, which I greatly appreciate. Our family is going through a time of great sadness, but it has been heartwarming for all of us to see and hear the tributes paid to my husband by people from the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world ”, we read on the official The Royal Family Twitter account, signed "Elizabeth R", for Regina, the Latin term for queen.This is how Elizabeth II signs all her official documents.

Extraordinary impact

On behalf of the whole royal family, the queen also takes the opportunity to express her thanks, in a more personal way, thus leaving a little of her usual reserve.

“My family and I would like to thank you for all the support and kindness we have shown over the past few days.

We were deeply touched, and we continue to remember that Philip had an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life, ”the post concludes.

Today, the 95th anniversary celebrations are taking place in the private sector.

According to Sky News, no official photos will be released, as the event comes during the traditional two weeks of mourning after the death of a member of the royal family, which is due to last until next Friday.

Moreover, Prince Harry obviously did not make the effort to extend his stay.

As can be seen from the photos of the

Daily Mail

, he has already returned to the United States alongside his wife Meghan Markle, who is expecting their second child.

It is not known whether this express return is motivated by the animosity that may reign in Buckingham since the controversial interview.

He had, among other things, told Oprah Winfrey that some members of his own family had made racist remarks about the color of the skin of his son, that his father had cut him the food and that no one had handed them the hand.

His grandfather's funeral marked the first time he saw his family.

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