The image was taken at Windsor Castle before the late monarch's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.
has been subtly nodding to the queen through her jewelry, an old mourning custom first introduced in the age of Queen Victoria. She wore them with her all-black outfits following the death of her husband, Prince Albert. Pearls are thought to represent purity, but also tears.
Photographer Ranald Mackechnie, who captured the queen, smiling also shot her for her Platinum Jubilee portrait.paid tribute to the queen in an ITV broadcast, recalling her “wonderful blue eyes, that when she smiles they light up her whole face. I will always remember her smile. That smile is unforgettable.”
The queen’s granddaughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York, released a statement remembering the late monarch. “We’ve not been able to put much into words since you left us all. We, like many, thought you’d be here forever. And we all miss you terribly. You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories for ever,” their statement said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kate Honors Queen Elizabeth at Her Funeral With Pearl-String NecklacePrincess Kate honored Queen Elizabeth II at Her Majesty's funeral by wearing the late monarch's pearl necklace — see the photos
Read more »
Kate Middleton wears Queen Elizabeth’s pearl necklace at palace receptionThe Princess of Wales wore the late monarch’s famous three-strand pearl necklace, a favorite piece of the Queen’s that she wore almost daily.
Read more »
Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank Sit With Royal Family at Queen's FuneralPrincess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, joined the royal family at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Read more »
Prince Harry, Prince William and More of Queen Elizabeth's Grandchildren Hold Vigil Next to Her Coffin - E! OnlineQueen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren, including Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and more, paid their respects to their late grandmother in a vigil on Sept. 17.
Read more »
Camilla and Kate Wear Veiled Fascinators to Queen Elizabeth II's FuneralQueen Consort Camilla and Princess Kate arrived at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in veiled fascinators and royal jewels — pics
Read more »