DUTY BEFORE GRIEF The Queen’s courageous return
She’s only recently lost the love of her life, the man who had been by her side for 74 years of marriage. So, the Queen could be forgiven for taking an extended period of time to mourn the sad loss of her husband Prince Philip, who she described as “her rock”.
But the monarch’s unwavering dedication to duty means she wasn’t going to miss an important state occasion, even if her grief is still raw.
Last week, Her Majesty put aside her own feelings to attend her first public engagement, the State Opening of
