Prince William and Kate Middleton honor Prince Philip with a post on Twitter after his royal funeral on Saturday.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9 at the age of 99 and his grandson had earlier reflected on the wife’s commitment to family and service in a statement released shortly after the news of Philip’s death was confirmed.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge issued another tribute to Philip shortly after his celebration of life ceremony ended.
“The Duke of Edinburgh has been a devoted wife to Her Majesty the Queen for almost 70 years, from the time of Her Majesty’s accession in 1952 until his death,” the short statement posted on their official Twitter page read.
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The words in honor of Philip come with two photos of the funeral, one of which stands behind Philip’s coffin and the other with William and his brother, Prince Harry, along with other family members holding the coffin in St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle follows.
The royal couple were not the only people to honor Philip shortly after the funeral. The Royal Family’s Twitter Account shares a picture of Philip tilting his hat next to the caption: “In loving remembrance of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.”
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William and his younger brother, Harry, were targeted for the first time during the funeral, as it was the first time they had seen each other at a public event, as a suspected rift arose between them over Harry’s decision. to relinquish his senior royal duties. and moved with his wife, Meghan Markle, to California. The family breakup seems to be only increasing last month after Harry Meghan’s bombing interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Britain’s Prince William and Kate Duchess of Cambridge sit together in the St. George’s Chapel at the funeral of Prince Philip, in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, on Saturday 17 April 2021. Prince Philip died on 9 April at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage to British Queen Elizabeth II.
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However, the duo sparked rumors of reconciliation after being seen leaving the St. Leaving George Chapel together side by side.
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In addition to Princess William and Harry, the rest of Philip’s eight grandchildren – Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise and James, Count Severn – were also present.
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Harry, 36, did not walk with his brother William, 38, during the march. The two walked with family members behind their grandfather’s coffin with their cousin Peter Philips walking in between them.
Fox News’ Melissa Roberto contributed to this report.