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Queen Elizabethhonored her late husbandPrince Philipat a special memorial service on Tuesday.
The monarch, 95, also honored her beloved husband of 73 years through her style. The Queen wore a special shade of green that was a subtle nod to Philip — and she wasn’t the only one. Several attendees, including Princess Anne and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, also wore the color.
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The dark green hue is the color ofPrince Philip’s official livery. Known as “Edinburgh Green,” it has been used for staff uniforms and private cars. A green Land Rover was also used to carryPrince Philip’s coffin at his funeral last April.
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Queen Elizabethalso wore a brooch that is believed to be a gift fromPrince Philip.
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“It shows she wholeheartedly loves and believes her son,” says royal commentator Robert Jobson. “As she did when she made a statement about Camilla being Queen’s Consort, many people will now accept the Queen’s word and judgment.”
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Jobson, the author ofPrince Philip’s Century, says there was disquiet among senior members of the family, “but she insisted.”
“It does make some sense that he accompany her because he doesn’t have a partner. A settlement has been paid but he’s guilty of nothing in the eyes of the law,” he adds. “She has faith in Andrew. Even if he disappears from public life, he’s been able to pay tribute to his father, who after all, was very proud of his service in the Royal Navy, where he fought in the Falkland Islands conflict.”
source: people.com
