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Kate Middletonis joining the royal family in mourning the death ofPrince Philip.
As her husbandPrince Williamtook part in the procession, the Duchess of Cambridge took her place alongside the other guests attending the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Due to COVID-19 protocols, only 30 people could attend the service.
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Kate wore aCatherine Walker coat dressfeaturing a tie at the neckline and a black face mask. She accessorized with a veiled fascinator and jewelry with special ties to the Queen and Philip. She wore the Queen’s Bahrain Pearl Earrings, made from pearls gifted to the Queen on the event of her wedding toPrince Philip, and the Queen’s Four Row Japanese Pearl Choker, which she wore at the Queen andPrince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary party in 2017.
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Kate, 39, was the photographer behind severalnever-before-seen photosreleased in the wake ofPrince Philip’s death on April 9 at the age of 99.
Prince Williamaccompanied a tribute mourning the loss of his grandfather with anewly released portraitof sonPrince Georgesitting withPrince Philipin a carriage. Kate took the photo in Norfolk in 2015.
In the tribute, William notedPrince Philipand Kate’s special connection.
“I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her,” William said.
Prince Louis, just a few months old at the time, takes a seat on the Queen’s lap, as his big sisterPrincess Charlottesweetly holds his hand.Prince Philiphas his arm around Isla Phillips, who smiles as she cradles little cousin Lena Tindall, who has big sister Mia Tindall standing close.
Eldest cousin Savannah Phillips stands between her two great-grandparents behind the couch, whilePrince Georgetakes a spot next to the monarch.
The Queen andPrince Philipnow have 10 great-grandchildren, and they will add another whenMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrywelcome their daughter this summer.
Kate Middleton and Prince Philip.Samir Hussein/WireImage
“The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is such a great way for young people to grow in confidence, learn new skills, work as part of a team and have great fun along the way,” she later said. “While getting my Gold Award was challenging at times, it is one of my most memorable experiences from growing up, and I could not recommend it more highly.”
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Part of Kate’s strength as future Queen lies in her partnership with husbandPrince William— something that helpedQueen ElizabethandPrince Philipin their 73-year marriage.
“[Kate]’s never trying to outshine [William] in any way,” royal biographer Penny Junorpreviously told PEOPLE. “I think that Kate is a bit likePrince Philipsupporting the Queen. She doesn’t outshine William but still has a lot to say herself.”
source: people.com
