Queen Elizabeth II Was Not at Philip's Side

Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passed away on April 9, 2021, after 73 years of marriage, but new revelations suggest that the Queen was not present at his bedside during his final moments. Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth, in his book 'Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait', claims that while it was initially reported that the Queen had made it in time, she was actually still asleep when Prince Philip died in his dressing room at Windsor Castle. Philip had been assisted by a nurse before he expressed feeling faint and subsequently passed away before the Queen could be called. The couple shared a deeply supportive relationship throughout their marriage, navigating significant global changes and challenges together. Brandreth, who knew both the Queen and Philip for decades, emphasized their bond and her profound stoicism in coping with the loss. The funeral held on April 17, 2021, was a small, intimate affair, reflective of Philip's wishes, attended by only close family due to pandemic restrictions.