The Queen is expected to now start an eight day period of mourning after her husband Prince Philip’s death at the age of 99.
During this time, the Queen will not carry out royal duties, new bills will not be given Royal Assent to become law and state affairs will be suspended as a mark of respect.The entire Royal Family are expected to enter an official grieving period for 30 days following these eight days.
After the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral, the Queen will continue to mourn in private but will resume her duties behind closed doors.
The Queen and Prince Philip were married for 73 years and she once described him as her "strength and stay." It was announced on Friday 9 April that the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at Windsor Castle.
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