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Queen Elizabeth II turns 95 while still mourning the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her 95th birthday privately, just days after the funeral of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Key points:
- Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, turned 95 on Wednesday
- The Queen is reportedly spending her birthday at Windsor Castle
- There will be few celebrations as the royal family continues to mourn the death of Prince Philip
There were no public celebrations for the Queen’s birthday, as the royal family marked two weeks of mourning.
Prince Philip, who was married to the Queen for 73 years, died on April 9 at the age of 99.
The late duke’s funeral was held last weekend, with the royal family passing off several engagements.
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