Peter Phillipsis reflecting on the emotions experienced during grandfatherPrince Philip’s funeral.
“Our thoughts immediately went to my grandmother. We’ve been trying to support her as much as we can,” Peter told the outlet of the Queen, 95. “Everybody saw the image of Her Majesty sitting alone. It would have been the same for any other family, the hardest part is not being able to hug those closest to the person who’s been lost.”
“It’s the same for a lot of families,” the son ofPrincess Annecontinued. “There have been some great sadnesses but at the same time you’ve got to try to take the positives out of these situations, whether that be new life, or happy memories, that’s what you’ve got to focus on.”
Of Philip’s legacy, the father of two added: “He was such a fixture of all of our lives. He is sorely missed. He lived a remarkable life and if any of us can even live half the life that he did, we would all be extraordinarily happy.”
Philipdied"peacefully" on April 9 at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace announced at the time.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness ThePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace said in a prior statement. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
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Queen Elizabeth at the funeral of Prince Philip, her late husband.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, the Queen has beenleaning on the primary pillarsof her life — family, faith, and service to her kingdom — to fortify her.
She has drawn strength, joy, and solace from virtual church services,video calls with familyand contemplative walks with her beloved dogs across the grounds of Windsor Castle, where she camped at the onset of the globalCOVID pandemic.
“I always felt that she was never knocked off course,” a royal insider said in thesummer issue of PEOPLERoyals, which dropped on June 11. “It’s her way to remain as steady as possible.”
Continuing to speak with BBC, Phillips said that the pandemic also allowed the Queen to spend time with his two daughters — Savannah and Isla — as well.
“They’re exceptionally lucky to have had two great-grandparents who have lived as long as they have,” he told the outlet. “My children certainly appreciate that and know that it’s something special.”
source: people.com
