The Queen appeared by videolink from Windsor Castle for a conference with the Latvian and Ivory Coast ambassadors at Buckingham PalaceThe Queen has been photographed carrying out an official engagement for the first time since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. She appeared to be in high spirits, smiling widely as she hosted an event via video link from Windsor Castle. SponsoredWearing a blue dress decorated with purple, white and yellow flowers and a pearl necklace, the Queen appeared on a computer screen set up on a table for an audience who were at Buckingham Palace. Ambassadors from Latvia and Ivory Coast walked up to the monitor to virtually greet the 95-year-old monarch during the conference. It is the first time the Queen has been photographed undertaking her royal duties since her husband of 73 years died aged 99 at the Berkshire royal residence

Source: The Times April 27, 2021 13:36 UTC