Queen To Possibly Move To Windsor Castle Permanently In Order To Be Closer To Prince Philip

Apr 18, 2021

Since Prince Philip's death on April 9, 2021, there have been a significant number of tributes and condolences pouring in. His singular and incredible life continues to be remembered and celebrated by his family. While Philip has a large number of achievements and accolades to his name, nothing will ever surpass the fact that he was the love of Elizabeth's life and that he was the most devoted companion to the queen. The Duke of Edinburgh was an active and dedicated member of the Royal Family ever since Elizabeth's crowning, too.

The enduring love between Elizabeth and Philip will always be one for the ages. Their love budded when they were very young, and unlike other royal marriages that are often arranged, Elizabeth and Philip married for love. After doing so, they have remained each other's steadfast companions and have supported one another through devastating times. While Elizabeth had the responsibility of becoming a queen thrust upon her early on, Philip had to make compromises and sacrifices to support the new queen. Through his actions and devotion towards his wife, Philip became the perfect example of a royal consort and will remain an inspiration for decades to come.

With Philip now no longer around to support Elizabeth through her duties, British news outlets are reporting that the queen is thinking of permanently relocating to Windsor Palace where Philip's coffin has now been moved to. She has slowly been giving over more of her responsibilities over to Prince Charles and Prince William, and while she will continue to use Buckingham Palace as an office, it is unlikely that she will spend another night there. 

In an interview with the BBC on Friday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, spoke to Prince Philip’s funeral, where he would be giving his blessing on Saturday. Welby not only addressed how he thought the public would react during and after the Saturday ceremony at Windsor Castle, but he also opened up about what Queen Elizabeth II must be going through after losing her husband of 73 years.

“She is saying farewell to someone to whom she was married for 73 years. I think that must be a very, very profound thing in anybody’s life,” the Archbishop said in his Friday interview with the BBC.

The Archbishop also asked the public to pray for Elizabeth during "what must be an anguished moment" for the queen. He added that onlookers should refrain from making judgments about what the monarch looks like, for he says she will "behave with the extraordinary dignity, extraordinary courage that she always does.”

Following the funeral on April 17, 2021, the queen has reportedly been thinking of leaving behind Buckingham Palace in favor of moving to Windsor Castle permanently according to Express UK. This may be a way for the queen to be closer to Philip, whose remains will be interred in the Queen's private chapel in Windsor Castle. This is, however, not to be Philip's permanent resting place, as after Elizabeth's death, the two of them will be buried together to rest together forever. Philip will then be transferred to the church's King George VI memorial chapel, where Elizabeth's parents are buried. 

Hello Magazine reports that his current place of rest was designed by Philip himself after a fire on the grounds in 1992. It is a difficult thing to lose a partner at any age, but for the queen who was been married to Philip for over 70 years, it is a truly profound loss. 

It is only understandable then that Elizabeth wants to stay close to her husband even at this death. For the last few years, Windsor Castle has also served as a place of celebration and comfort for Elizabeth and Philip as they spent many Easters together on the grounds. Moreover, they spent their time in lockdown at Winsor Castle where they celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in November 2020. According to Vanity Fair, the lockdown was a happy time for the couple, who were able to spend more time together by enjoying daily walks around the private gardens and dining together each evening.

As per Express UK, a royal aide said the Queen is looking to now live at Windsor Castle indefinitely as it is where she feels ‘most comfortable’. During the funeral on Saturday, April 17, heartbreaking photos showed that the queen was seen sitting alone at the chapel as coronavirus restrictions prevented her from being able to sit with anyone else. While the Queen reportedly has no plans of stepping down from her duties, she has been reducing her responsibilities gradually according to Express UK. 

Following the death and funeral of Philip, the queen has shown tremendous strength and fortitude through what must be the most difficult time in her life.

Our thoughts are with the queen. What do you think of the strength Queen Elizabeth has shown? Tell us what you think, and be sure to let your friends know about her profound strength through a difficult time.