According to her report, Queen Elizabeth II performed her first official service since the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on Tuesday.
In a private ceremony at Windsor Castle, the Queen accepted a magic wand and formal badges from Earl Peel when he retired as Lord Chamberlain, reports the BBC.
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The ceremony took place as the royal family continued its mourning period following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who was 99 years old. There is a funeral for the late prince on Saturday.
According to Earl, the Earl Peel (73) announced his retirement plans last year. His report as Lord Chamberlain includes the planning of royal ceremonies, the report reads.
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His replacement, former head of MI5, Andrew Parker, accepted his new duties a little over a week before Prince Philip died, reports the BBC. The MI5 is the UK Home Security Service.
According to Buckingham Palace, plans for Prince Philip’s funeral have been scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic, but according to Buckingham Palace, it is still in line with the prince’s wishes.