New Zealand Woman’s Weekly Issue 18, 2021

Prince Philip always said he wanted no fuss, so he planned his funeral himself. And it turned out to be a fitting farewell to a man who had dedicated most of his life to duty and to his wife. His coffin was carried to St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on the back of a customised Land Rover that Philip, who died on April 9 aged 99, designed himself. A procession of senior royals followed, with his eldest son Prince Charles openly crying as he followed his father on his last journey. The Queen cut a lonely figure as she waited in the chapel to be joined by her family. According to a royal insider, she carried in her handbag one of Philip’s trademark handkerchiefs and a photo of them together in…

Prince Philip always said he wanted no fuss, so he planned his funeral himself. And it turned out to be a fitting farewell to a man who had dedicated most of his life to duty and to his wife. His coffin was carried to St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on the back of a customised Land Rover that Philip, who died on April 9 aged 99, designed himself. A procession of senior royals followed, with his eldest son Prince Charles openly crying as he followed his father on his last journey. The Queen cut a lonely figure as she waited in the chapel to be joined by her family. According to a royal insider, she carried in her handbag one of Philip’s trademark handkerchiefs and a photo of them together in Malta. A…

It was a fond farewell as the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in the way he would have wanted last week. As people fr om around the world passed on their condolences, the royal family was united in grief. But there was also a glimmer of hope with the beginning of a reconciliation between William and Harry. It was heartwarming to see Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge seemingly effortlessly bring the brothers together . Read all about Kate’s strength and elegance, and how she is making such a difference to the royal family on page 6. And this week, we celebrate mums ahead of Mother’s Day on May 9. We feature a delicious party with food and drink to really spoil her on page 38 and if you’re short…

It was a fond farewell as the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in the way he would have wanted last week. As people fr om around the world passed on their condolences, the royal family was united in grief. But there was also a glimmer of hope with the beginning of a reconciliation between William and Harry. It was heartwarming to see Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge seemingly effortlessly bring the brothers together . Read all about Kate’s strength and elegance, and how she is making such a difference to the royal family on page 6. And this week, we celebrate mums ahead of Mother’s Day on May 9. We feature a delicious party with food and drink to really spoil her on page 38 and if you’re short of…

‘She showed herself to be a beacon of light in the darkest of hours’ It was subtle but incredibly significant – a thoughtful gesture by a woman who has proved by her gentle and generous actions that one day she is going to make a wonderful Queen consort. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, helped to break the ice between her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, who have been feuding for several years, in the moments after the funeral for their grandfather Prince Philip. “She showed herself to be a beacon of light in the darkest of hours,” says royal writer Sarah Vine. As the small group of royal mourners left St George’s Chapel, Windsor, after the service, Kate, 39, turned to her brother-in-law Harry and started talking to…

‘She showed herself to be a beacon of light in the darkest of hours’ It was subtle but incredibly significant – a thoughtful gesture by a woman who has proved by her gentle and generous actions that one day she is going to make a wonderful Queen consort. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, helped to break the ice between her husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry, who have been feuding for several years, in the moments after the funeral for their grandfather Prince Philip. “She showed herself to be a beacon of light in the darkest of hours,” says royal writer Sarah Vine. As the small group of royal mourners left St George’s Chapel, Windsor, after the service, Kate, 39, turned to her brother-in-law Harry and started talking to him. They were then…