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Queen's touching Prince Philip tribute in first solo appearance since Duke's death
Queen wore a gift from her late husband for her first solo engagement as a widow to visit the crew of the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth.Her Majesty's visit to meet aircraft carrier crew in Portsmouth on Saturday was the first official trip she has made since the passing of Prince Philip last month.In a fitting tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh who gave up his career in the Royal Navy when she ascended the throne, the Queen wore a Scarab Brooch which was a gift from him.Commodore Steve Moorhouse and Captain Angus Essenhigh were the first to meet the Queen who landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth via a helicopter.The Queen, flanked by two F-35B fighter jets, was wearing a brick red cashmere coat in a military style with a black velvet collar and
