Today marks the eighth and final day for mourning the late Prince Philip. Despite how controversial he was, it is a heartbreaking time for the British royal family, especially his wife Queen Elizabeth II. Where people are critical of Prince Philip's beliefs and other questionable events surrounding him from his travels to third world countries, the love shown for the queen is heartwarming and sweet.
People around the world continue to say the iconic phrase, "God save the Queen" as Queen Elizabeth II goes through one of the most heartbreaking farewells. The photos that were captured today are intense and show the power of mourning and sadness. Twitter users share their sympathy to the queen as she said goodbye to her husband of 73 years all by herself.
Social media users might have been negative and cruel to the late Prince Philip as many memes were used and created to celebrate his death, but when it comes to the queen, there has been so much respect and sympathy since she did lose someone who she's been with for almost 75 years. The fact that she was the only one inside St. George's Chapel shows how extremely somber the final exchange between her and Prince Philip truly is.
Twitter users are just as heartbroken to see the nearly 95-year-old queen mourn by herself and trying to imagine what she is feeling. With the pandemic around and taking many lives, this event wouldn't have been as impactful if there were more people in the chapel with her. She has been praised for having the strength to continue forward with the funeral, which is very commendable for a wonderful icon like her.
Twitter users also took to heart that despite the family issues that are there, they hope that the royal family can be there for Queen Elizabeth II since she is the one who needs the love and comfort the most. Even those that admit that they cannot stand them or aren't fans of the royal family commented that seeing the queen in tears is extremely devastating. People don't have to respect the late prince, but the idea of them not feeling bad for the queen is the worst thing to think of.
We sincerely hope that the queen will be able to pull through this difficult time and take more care of herself for the sake of her people.