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Anne Diamond breaks down as she reveals Queen ‘won’t have Prince Phillip by her side’ when she ‘walks corgis’ at Windsor
ANNE Diamond broke down on live television this morning as she told of how the Queen will walk her corgis alone at Windsor after the death of Prince Philip.
The Loose Woman panellist became emotional as she discussed Her Majesty’s grief in the wake of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death.
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She said the Queen will likely take her beloved corgis for a walk, as she does at time of ‘trauma’[/caption]
And her voice broke as she spoke about the royal couple during an interview on Sky News.
Anne said millions of Brits will feel “tremendous sympathy for the Queen”.
“She will be surrounded by people who want the very best for her always, and she’ll be able to take her corgis out for a brisk walk, which is what she does apparently whenever she needs to get over any trauma,” the broadcasting veteran said.
“But she won’t have him by her side.
“And that just becomes more and more sad the more you think about it.”
Anne’s tears come after BBC newsreader Martine Croxall wept as she announced the Duke’s death.
Prince Philip died on Friday at the age of 99[/caption]
His death has prompted an outpouring of support for the Royal Family, and the Queen in particular[/caption]
Brits wept as they laid flowers for the prince[/caption]
The journalist battled back tears as she read aloud the news on Friday.
During the broadcast, she said: “A short while ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.”
She then trailed off for a moment before continuing to read aloud the statement, but was clearly visibly overwhelmed.
Meanwhile, former PM John Major – who was appointed as the special guardian to both Prince William and Prince Harry following their mother’s tragic death – said the Queen will always hear an “echo” of her husband.
During an interview on Andrew Marr, Mr Major said it will be a “very lonely time” for Her Majesty after 73 years of marriage.
“That is extraordinary,” he said.
The public has been asked to stay home when the funeral takes place on Saturday[/caption]
The Countess of Wessex had tears in her eyes as she spoke of the Queen’s strength[/caption]
“It will be an enormous hole in her life that suddenly he isn’t there.”
He said he hopes the Queen is given “time and space” to grieve with her family, before adding: “Philip may physically have gone, but he will be in the Queen’s mind as clearly if she is sitting opposite him.
“She will hear his voice in her ear, and she will know what he will say in certain circumstances.”
He said the Duke’s “echo” will “always” continue on.
Philip died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 after saying he was “not looking forward to being 100”.
He spent his final days enjoying the sunshine – and, true to form, insisting on taking care of himself rather than relying on aides.
Philip may physically have gone, but he will be in the Queen’s mind as clearly if she is sitting opposite him.
Ex PM John Major
He refused to wear his hearing aid and reportedly chastised staff who put a wheelchair in his private rooms.
It’s understood he fell gravely ill on Thursday night. But any discussions about taking him back to hospital were reportedly dismissed by the Queen.
Prince Philip had recently been discharged from the wards after his longest-ever stay. He had undergone surgery for a heart condition.
The Iron Duke specifically asked for a minimum of fuss when it came to his funeral arrangements – and he had no desire for a state funeral.
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The service, which will take place next Saturday, April 17, will be held entirely at Windsor Castle.
The public have been asked to keep away because of the Covid crisis.
Prince Charles – along with his sons – will lead a procession into St George’s Chapel at 3pm for the funeral.
The Queen is known to have owned at least 30 corgis[/caption]
