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Queen: Expert discusses plans for Trooping the Colour
The Queen signed off an exhibition dedicated to Prince Philip to be held by the Royal Collection Trust (RCT), it has been claimed. And she reportedly agreed to release treasured artefacts for the display, set to celebrate the life of service of the Duke of Edinburgh and his long-lasting marriage with Her Majesty.
Among the topics to be touched upon during the exhibition, there will likely be the Queen and the Duke’s wedding in November 1947 and their family.
Prince Philip’s naval career, charity work and love of carriage racing will also likely be featured prominently.
It is understood the showing had originally been planned to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s milestone birthday on June 10, when he would have turned 100.
And, much like the exhibition held in 2011 to mark Prince Philip’s 90th birthday, this RCT showing looks set to take place at Windsor Castle.
Queen news: The Queen has reportedly signed off an exhibition dedicated to Prince Philip
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As reported by The Sun, an insider said of the exhibition: “They are expecting massive numbers of visitors.
“They’ve been pleasantly surprised by the Queen’s generosity and what she’s agreed to be used.
“Even though it’s all a bit raw coming so soon after she said goodbye, the Queen considers it part of history.”
The source added: “The exhibits paint a picture of the Duke.
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“A lot has been said about him since he died but there is so much more to see.”
The RCT has been contacted by Express.co.uk for comment.
Plans for Prince Philip’s 100th birthday exhibition have been widely reported but never confirmed by the palace or the Trust.
Shortly after the Duke’s death in April, the Telegraph wrote the RCT had reportedly planned a photography exhibition to mark Prince Philip’s centenary.
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In the wake of his passing, the newspaper added, it was hoped the exhibition could be turned into a showing commemorating the Duke.
A tribute by the RCT to Prince Philip would surely be appreciated by the public and could help the Trust make up for the revenues it lost during the pandemic.
Its annual report revealed in October the Trust has agreed on a £22 million loan from Coutts to plug the financial hole created both by the forced closures during the lockdowns and the lack of tourists.
At the time, the RCT was expected to lose £64m of income in 2020/21 alone as a result of the pandemic.
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To face the crisis, the Trust also had to implement a pay and recruitment freeze and change its exhibitions programme.
Following forced closures during the three national lockdowns, the RCT has reopened the doors of its most iconic palaces, including Buckingham Palace.
At the moment, visitors who wants to see the Queen’s residence in London can take part in a guided tour of her gardens or of the State Rooms.
From July, visitors who booked a ticket will be free to roam in the palace’s gardens and, for the first time, have picnics.
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The Duke of Edinburgh died during the morning of April 9.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, his funeral – held on April 17 – was attended only by 30 people.
And, owing to social distancing measures in place, the Queen arrived at St George’s Chapel only accompanied by her lady-in-waiting and sat at least two metres away from her closest relatives during the service.
Despite the pandemic forced the Queen to make changes to the funeral plans, much of the ceremony honouring Prince Philip retained details designed or agreed on by the Duke himself.
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