
Queen Elizabeth says she's thankful for support amid 'period of great sadness' following Prince Philip's death
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Queen Elizabeth II expressed thanks on her 95th birthday for the well wishes she's received around the world following the death of her husband, Prince Philip.
In her statement, released by the royal family's official Twitter account, the queen notes the period of sadness the British royal family members are in at this time. "I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate. While as a family we are in a great period of sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world," her statement begins.More Related News