The Queen has been seen driving in Norfolk after making a special pilgrimage ahead of the 70th anniversary of her father’s death next week.
Her Majesty, 95, is living without her at Prince Philip’s beloved Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate for the first time since a festive period at Windsor Castle.
Seen driving herself in her signature silk head dupatta, Rani opted for a red and gold look even while wearing glasses.
She opted for a simple makeup look with light foundation and a pink lip stick.
The Queen is seen driving in Norfolk after making a special pilgrimage ahead of the 70th anniversary of her father’s death next week
Her Majesty, 95, is living without her at Prince Philip’s beloved Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate for the first time since a festive period at Windsor Castle.
The monarch usually spends the festive period at Sandringham, but has remained at Windsor Castle since autumn as a COVID precaution and holds silent Christmas celebrations with Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex. Is.
On 6 February 1952, in preparation for the anniversary of her father George VI, the Queen made a special trip by helicopter followed by a short drive to Norfolk by car.
A source told the Mail on Sunday last week: ‘Everything is being arranged for the Queen’s visit.
‘We’ve been told she’ll be staying at Wood Farm instead of the main house, which is good because she’s always had a special place in her heart.’
Seen driving herself in her signature silk head dupatta, Rani opted for a red and gold look even while wearing glasses.
The Queen has lived at the cottage before, but this will be her first since Philip’s death in April last year.
She last visited the estate in early November and usually spent the weekend after Halloween at Sandringham with Philip and didn’t want to miss the occasion.
She is expected to spend the accession day with her family on February 6 during an extended holiday at the cottage and celebrate her platinum jubilee in private.
The Queen was only 25 years old and was on holiday in Kenya with Prince Philip at the time of her father’s death – making her the first monarch to ascend the throne in 200 years.
The monarch usually spends the festive period at Sandringham, but has remained at Windsor Castle since autumn as a COVID precaution and holds silent Christmas celebrations with Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex. Is. She is pictured with Prince Philip last year
The monarch usually spends the festive period at Sandringham, but has remained at Windsor Castle since autumn as a COVID precaution and holds silent Christmas celebrations with Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex. Is.
At Sandringham, there will be many fond memories of ‘The Four of Us’, as the Queen’s father refers to his happy nuclear family – himself, his wife (Queen Mother), Elizabeth and his sister Margaret – all pictured, along with Philip.
His Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated in June with a public holiday for four days.
When Philip retired from public duties in 2017 at the age of 95 – today the age of the Queen – Sandringham was the place he called home.
With typical enthusiasm, he set about revamping Wood Farm as a retirement bolt-hole.
He oversaw a project to set up a new kitchen and spent his days reading, writing and painting.
On a tour of Sandringham, young Princess Elizabeth and Margaret would cycle around the property and be joined by their mother and father overseeing the harvest. (Above, Elizabeth with her father, George VI, at Sandringham in 1943)
The Queen, when she was not on duty in London, traveled to live with Philip at the Cottage and it was there that the two could live more like a ‘normal’ couple than at any other time of their reign. .
Away from the clothed servants, Philip insisted that the employees of the Wood Farm – a page, housekeeper, chef and footman – wear simple clothes.
Whether by helicopter or car, the 140-mile journey from Windsor to Sandringham is more to be endured than enjoyed – especially for a 95-year-old man.
The Queen has lived in the hut before, but this would be the first time since Philip’s death and thus it would be very fitting that she should return now. (Above, the royal couple at Sandringham Estate in 1982)
When Philip retired from public duties in 2017 at the age of 95 – today the Queen’s age – Wood Farm Cottage was the place he called home
So the decision to travel may not have been taken lightly and should be taken as a sign that, if he is not strong, he is in reasonable health.
The Queen’s birth anniversary celebrations have been tainted by controversy over her son Prince Andrew’s friendship with the late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and a court case being brought against him in the US.
At Sandringham, there will be many fond memories of ‘The Four of Us’, as the Queen’s father refers to his happy nuclear family – himself, his wife (Queen Mother), Elizabeth and his sister Margaret – all pictured, along with Philip.
In 2020, on the anniversary of VE Day, the Queen gave a national broadcast remembering her father’s address to the nation 75 years ago.
Andrew could lose his round-the-clock police protection early next month after being deported as a frontline royal.
Sources say his security is being thoroughly reviewed by Scotland Yard and the Home Office, following the Queen’s decision last week to strip her son of his remaining military and charitable affiliations and bar him from using his HRH title. .
A close aide of the duke has now claimed he can restore his royal patronage if the queen wins a civil case against her while she is still alive – but it would have been ‘underestimated’ if Charles were monarch.
Andrew is currently facing a court battle as a private citizen in New York after being banned from using the styling ‘HRH’.
Judge Louise Kaplan made a sensational ruling earlier this month that the Queen’s second son could be prosecuted over claims she sexually assaulted Ms Giuffre when she was 17 – allegations Andrew vehemently denied Is.
Andrew has been hiding in Windsor as his legal team fought their case in the US and was seen today driving through the property with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who also lives in their Royal Lodge home.
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