Queen Elizabeth II has expressed her thanks to all of the”support and kindness” exhibited following the passing of her husband, Prince Philip

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has expressed her thanks to all of the”support and kindness” exhibited following the passing of her husband, Prince Philip.

In a statement Wednesday posted on her Twitter accounts on her 95th birthday along with she signed as Elizabeth R, the monarch said it was”a relaxation” to”visit and to listen to all of the tributes for my husband” from inside the U.K., the Commonwealth and all over the globe.

“My loved ones and I’d love to thank you for the help and kindness shown to us lately,” she stated in her very first comments since Philip’s funeral on Saturday, that was confined to just 30 guests due to coronavirus limitations.

Due to the limitations on parties, the funeral was not accompanied by throngs of people coming in Windsor to pay their respects to Philip.

On the other hand, the people have discovered other methods of getting their messages of assistance to the royal household. Floral tributes with letters and cards are abandoned at imperial palaces, along with an internet book of condolences has been opened supplying individuals throughout the world the chance to talk about their memories of Philip.

“We’ve been deeply touched, and continue to be educated that Philip had this extraordinary effect on countless people during his lifetime,” she added.

Philip’s departure came a couple of months before his 100th birthday, that was expected to be the attention of imperial parties this season, although the queen’s 95th was always set for a low-key occasion.

The queen said she’d received”lots of messages of good wishes” for the 95th birthday, that she”very much” enjoyed.

She’s marking her birthday at a low-key fashion at Windsor Castle. Many members of the royal household are anticipated to be with her on Wednesday. Her birthday falls over the royal mourning period for Philip which has been detected before Friday.

“I’ve always had the maximum respect for Her Majesty and her support to this nation and the Commonwealth,” Johnson stated on Twitter. “I’m proud to function as the prime minister”