The Queen was comforted by cherished belongings from her life with Prince Philip at the funeral including a photo of the couple as newlyweds that she carried in her handbag.
The photo she took is believed to have been one of her and Philip as newlyweds in Malta which had a special place in their hearts.
After they were married the couple lived in Villa Guardamangia, close to the capital Valletta. Philip was stationed on the Mediterranean island from 1949 until 1951 as a naval officer with HMS Magpie.
The then-Princess Elizabeth was able to live a more normal life in Malta and it was one of the happiest times for her and Philip before she became Queen.
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