The Prince of Wales appeared close to tears as he and the Duchess of Cornwall made their first joint public appearance since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death to look at some of the tributes laid out at Marlborough House.
Members of the public have been politely discouraged from leaving flowers at royal residences due to coronavirus restrictions. They are cleared away each evening and taken to the home of the Commonwealth, in centralItems left in tribute include a model of a Land Rover similar to the one that will bear Philip’s coffin on Saturday, with the words ‘The Duke R.I.P’ on the roof.Another read: ‘Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. You are in our prayers.
One card said: ‘HRH A True Gentleman. Thank you for your devoted service to our country. We shall miss you.’The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visitED the gardens of Marlborough House The flowers, tributes and messages left by members of the public outside Buckingham Palace following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on display in the gardens of Marlborough House Some notes were written for the Queen: ‘Sending our love and condolences on the loss of your beloved Prince Philip, yours always, love Layla, Lis and Neil xxxx.’
One card quoted the monarch’s famous comment about her husband: ‘We are so sorry for your profound loss, Your Majesty’s “strength and stay” will endure in our hearts always.’
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