Queen Elizabethattended her first Royal engagement sincePrince Philip’s death at the age of 99.
The monarch – who turns 95 this month – hosted a retirement ceremony Tuesday at Windsor Castle in honor of Earl Peel who stepped down as Lord Chamberlain a week beforePrince Philipdied, according to theCourt Circular.
“The Earl Peel had an audience of The Queen today, delivered up his Wand and Insignia of Office as Lord Chamberlain and the Badge of Chancellor of the Royal Victorian Order and took leave upon relinquishing his appointment as Lord Chamberlain, when Her Majesty invested him with the Royal Victorian Chain,” the daily record of public duties of the British monarchy says.
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Prior to Peel’s retirement after 14 years in the Lord Chamberlain position, he was overseeing the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral proceedings.
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.Tim Graham/Getty Images
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The Queen’s return to royal engagements is no surprise to senior staffers.
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A close royal insider adds, “She will never abdicate because of duty and honor and public service is so deep in her, as it was for him.”
source: people.com
