Queen Elizabeth II enters new stage of reign following Prince Philip's death amid criticism of the monarchy

Queen Elizabeth II is back to work following the funeral of her beloved husband, Prince Philip.Her Majesty The Queen conducted a series of royal engagements on Tuesday, marking her first since the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest on April 17.

Queen Elizabeth II stoicly returned to work Tuesday following Prince Philip’s death at age 99 on April 9.

Queen Elizabeth will “fade away gracefully” from her royal duties following the death of Prince Philip, a royal expert has said.The Queen turned 95 last week, four days after the funeral of her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on 9 April age 99. And now, as she approaches the 70th year of her reign in June next year, the monarch is predicted to be set to allow Prince Charles and Prince William to take on more responsibility.

Queen Elizabeth II is speaking out for the first time since Prince Philip’s funeral.

A lost love. Queen Elizabeth II spoke out on her birthday, shortly after the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.

Prince Philip's death will continue to have an effect on the royal family as Queen Elizabeth II's upcoming 95th birthday will reportedly not be celebrated as usual. The monarch is set to celebrate the milestone on April 21, but her special day will not include traditional fare.

Queen Elizabeth II is doing things her own way. The monarch is currently in mourning following the death of her husband, Prince Philip at the age of 99.

There are going to be some changes to Queen Elizabeth‘s birthday celebrations this year following the death of her husband, Prince Philip.

A hard goodbye. The royal family dressed in black for Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday, April 17, but Queen Elizabeth added some very special — and significant — crown jewels to her ensemble.

The Queen bid a final farewell to her beloved husband Prince Philip at his funeral in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday. And the widowed monarch, who will turn 95 this week, made six subtle tributes to her late husband as she said goodbye in a very public way after 73 years of marriage.These included private mementoes understood to have been held in her handbag during the service which, like all her bags, was designed by British brand Launer.

Queen Elizabeth II was photographed dabbing away a tear at the funeral for her late husband, Prince Philip.  Philip died at age 99 on April 9, prompting the royal family to gather for a celebration of life ceremony in honor of the late Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth II penned a handwritten note in honor of her husband Prince Philip, who sadly passed away at the age of 99. The reigning British monarch, 94, tearfully said her final goodbye to her husband of 73 years at his funeral on April 17, and placed a sweet note on top of his casket.

Queen Elizabeth said goodbye to her husband Prince Philip in a heartbreaking way at his funeral.

Prince Philip had a big part in planning his funeral but Queen Elizabeth had her own way to honour her husband of 73 years.

Coming together for their grandfather. Prince Harry was spotted catching up with his brother, Prince William, and his sister-in-law, Duchess Kate, on Saturday, April 17, following Prince Philip‘s funeral.

Queen Elizabeth is making her first solo statement.

Back to work. The Queen’s first royal engagement following Prince Philip’s death took place on Tuesday, April 13—just four days after he passed away at Windsor Castle.