Queen reveals unseen photo cuddling with Philip and five great-grandchildren
A proud great-grandmother! Unseen photo of the Queen and Prince Philip with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Mia Tindall and Isla and Savannah Phillips is spotted on display at Windsor Castle
Queen has revealed a previously unseen family photo showing her cuddling on the sofa with her late husband Prince Philip and five of her great-grandchildren Appeared in background as monarch held a face-to-face audience at WindsorLikely the photo was taken in late 2015 as Princess Charlotte, now six, is a baby in the photo and sitting on the Queen’s lap
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The Queen has revealed a previously unseen family photo showing her cuddling on the sofa with Prince Philip and five of her great-grandchildren.
The 95-year-old monarch held a face-to-face audience at Windsor Castle, receiving organist Thomas Trotter on Wednesday.
In the background of shots is an adorable framed image showing Her Majesty and the late Duke of Edinburgh with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Peter Phillips children Isla and Savannah and Zara Tindall’s daughter Mia.
It’s likely the photo was taken in late 2015 as Princess Charlotte, now six, is a baby in the photo and sitting on the Queen’s lap.
The sofa and decorations suggest the photo was taken in Buckingham Palace’s White Drawing Room – an intimate state room which is regularly used for audiences and small gatherings.
The Queen has revealed a previously unseen family photo showing her cuddling on the sofa with Prince Philip and five of her great-grandchildren. In the background of shots is an adorable framed image showing Her Majesty (second left) and the late Duke of Edinburgh (second right) with Prince George (centre back) , Princess Charlotte (second right on Queen’s lap) Peter Phillips children Isla (far right) and Savannah (far left) and Zara Tindall’s daughter Mia (front centre in front of George)
The 95-year-old monarch held a face-to-face audience at Windsor Castle, receiving organist Thomas Trotter on Wednesday
Little George, who would have been about three at the time, poses at the back of the sofa while his second cousin Mia Tindall, who would have been a few months short of turning two, perches in front of him.
Mia’s first cousins – Savannah and Isla Phillips sit at either end of the sofa while Philip – whose face is covered by the Queen’s handbag – snuggles between Savannah and Isla.
The photograph does not include Prince Louis, Lea and Lucas Tindall, Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, August Brooksbank and Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi who have all been born in the last four years.
For royal watchers the photo will be reminiscent of an image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Prince Philip’s death in April.
The shot, taken at Balmoral Castle, in 2018 by Kate Middleton, shows Prince Philip with his arm around Peter Phillips’ daughter Isla, while the Queen, 94, can be seen holding a then-baby Prince Louis in her arms.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte can be seen offering a cheeky smile in the picture, while Peter’s elder daughter Savannah Phillips poses alongside Zara Tindall’s daughters Mia and Lena.
For royal watchers the photo will be reminiscent of an image released by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Prince Philip’s death in April. The shot, taken at Balmoral Castle, in 2018 by Kate Middleton, shows Prince Philip with his arm around Peter Phillips’ daughter Isla, while the Queen, 94, can be seen holding a then-baby Prince Louis in her arms. Prince George and Princess Charlotte can be seen offering a cheeky smile in the picture, while Peter’s elder daughter Savannah Phillips poses alongside Zara Tindall’s daughters Mia and L ena
The photo comes as the Queen has continued with her official duties as Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the sacrifices she made and leadership she showed during the pandemic.
She smiled and chatted with the concert musician Thomas Trotter, winner of last year’s Queen’s Medal for Music, and presented him with his award in the Oak Room – the sitting room where she spends much of her time, and which also doubles as her office.
Labour leader Sir Keir highlighted the head of state’s leadership and the sacrifices she made at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral during the Covid-19 crisis at Prime Minister’s Questions.
He was speaking as Boris Johnson faced the furore over claims Downing Street staff broke lockdown rules by holding a Christmas party last year.
The photo comes as the Queen has continued with her official duties as Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the sacrifices she made and leadership she showed during the pandemic. She smiled and chatted with the concert musician Thomas Trotter, winner of last year’s Queen’s Medal for Music, and presented him with his award in the Oak Room – the sitting room where she spends much of her time, and which also doubles as her office
Last night the royal family were out in force as they showed their support for the Duchess of Cambridge to watch her host a Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
Kate, 39, cut an elegant figure as she stepped out for the Together At Christmas event in London, which celebrates the ‘incredible work’ of pandemic heroes including charity workers, teachers and volunteers.
The royal was joined by her parents Carole and Michael, her brother James and his new wife Alizée Thevenet and her sister Pippa who proudly watched Kate host the event.
It was a family affair, with the Countess of Wessex, 55, Princess Beatrice, 33, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie, 31, and Zara and Mike Tindall all in attendance at the service.
The service, which will include musical performances from stars including Ellie Goulding and Leona Lewis, has been developed with BBC Studios Events Productions but will be broadcast on ITV at 7.30pm on Christmas Eve as part of a special programme called Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.
Prince William and Kate reportedly dropped the BBC as the broadcaster for their Christmas special in the wake of the two-part series The Princes and the Press, which was criticised by the Queen, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for giving credibility to ‘overblown and unfounded claims’ about the Royal Family.