The Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday without Philip by her side for the first time in more than 70 years. Photo / Getty ImagesThe Queen will celebrate her 95th birthday without Philip by her side for the first time in more than 70 years. Photo / Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth has marked her 95th birthday today by thanking the public for their well-wishes and condolences following the death of her beloved husband Prince Philip. "I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate," her statement read. A new birthday portrait of the monarch will not be released this year, as she is still in her official mourning period.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 21, 2021 20:15 UTC