Queen using duties to fill 'huge hole' left by Philip says Neesom

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Prince Philip’s death on April 9  marked the end of a total of 74 years of marriage. The Queen’s marriage was the longest of any British sovereign and she took two weeks off from all dutied to mourn her spouse with the rest of the Royal Family. Her Majesty has seemingly thrown herself into work since Philip passed away, sparking concerns for her health and she has been told to rest by doctors. 

Royal expert Camilla Tominey suggested the Queen’s busy agenda may be the result of a desire to put the pandemic behind her as well as of a pact she struck with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Ms Tominey said: “It is difficult because in many respects she is the one who is driving her own busy agenda.

“I also think there’s a post-pandemic effect in that, she hated lockdown, and not being out and about.

“As soon as restrictions lifted, she really threw herself back into particularly the equestrian scene.

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“There was an event that was held to pre-plan the Platinum Jubilee and Simon Brooks-Ward who runs the Windsor Horse Show every year made the comment to journalists that she was on such fine form because she was just delighted to be back amongst it.”

She added: “I think there’s a combination of that, and losing her husband.

“I think they did have this pact, whoever went first, the other person mustn’t spend the rest of their lives grieving for them, sort of Queen Victoria style dressed in black, but make the most of the time you’ve got left.”

“She’s 95 of course, I don’t know if I’m worried about her health, I think perhaps, she’s just got some mobility issues, we saw this with the introduction of the walking stick.”

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“Frankly it’s a miracle that this has only just been introduced.”

The Queen had been seen using a walking stick for support for the first time last month as she attended a service at Westminster Abbey.

She was pictured using a walking aid at a service marking the centenary of the Royal British Legion, which she attended with Princess Anne. 

Before that, she had previously been seen using a walking stick in 2003 and 2004 after a knee operation, but it is thought to be the first time she had used one for comfort.

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Last week we were informed that The Queen has been advised to rest for at least two weeks by her doctors.

It meant that the 95-year-old monarch would not be undertaking any official visits in the near future, including the COP26 summit in Glasgow that she was meant to attend. 

Buckingham Palace announced: “The doctors have advised that Her Majesty can continue to undertake light, desk-based duties during this time, including some virtual audiences, but not to undertake any official visits.”

“Her Majesty regrets that this means she will be unable to attend the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday, November 13.

“However, it remains The Queen’s firm intention to be present for the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, on November 14.”

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