THE sombre Queen said a heartbreaking farewell to her beloved husband today in a moving service commemorating his life.

Her Majesty, 95, was visibly moved as the Duke of Edinburgh was remembered following his death in April at the age of 99.

As the thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey began today, the monarch walked arm in arm with her “favourite” son Prince Andrew.

When Her Majesty reached the end of the aisle, she let go of Andrew’s elbow and took the final few steps confidently on her own.

Buckingham Palace had previously confirmed that the Queen would be present to lead her family in honouring Philip.

Despite his recent sex case shame, she was seen driving from Windsor to London with Andrew in her car.

The pair arrived at the Poets’ Yard entrance, which the Queen used instead of her usual route into the Abbey because it is shorter.

Senior royals, charity workers, and foreign royals gathered in Westminster to remember the Duke of Edinburgh.

Among those in attendance were Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte.

It is the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s oldest children have attended a major public church service.

Zara Tindall and her husband Mike arrived with their daughter Mia, as did Peter Phillips and his daughters Savannah and Isla.

Princess Anne paused to speak with Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award holders and members of the youth UK Cadet Force associations who had been invited by Prince Philip.

In a touching nod to Philip, the Queen, Camilla, and Princess Anne all wore dark green in a subtle nod to his livery colour, Edinburgh Green.

Princess Anne took a break to speak with Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award recipients and members of youth UK Cadet Force associations who had been invited by Prince Philip.

The Queen, Camilla, and Princess Anne all wore dark green in a subtle nod to Philip’s livery colour, Edinburgh Green.

The Queen was flanked in the front row by Prince Charles, Camilla, and Princess Anne, who was accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

Prince Andrew, who was attending his first public event since paying millions to settle a civil sexual assault case, took centre stage.

He sat at the table with Edward and Sophie, as well as their children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.

Royals from all over the world were in attendance, including Monaco’s Prince Albert, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja, and Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

The only major royals missing were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who confirmed they would not be flying in from the United States to honour the Duke due to a security dispute.

The service includes elements from Philip’s funeral that had to be scrapped due to Covid.

The Abbey is filled with a rousing chorus of Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer.

As part of his longstanding relationship with the Armed Forces, the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) is providing rousing music.

The flowers also pay homage to Philip and the Queen’s 73-year marriage, with orchids from her wedding bouquet prominently displayed in the church.

The service was in stark contrast to his simple funeral last April, which drew only 30 people.

Her Majesty was seen sitting alone in silent mourning for her husband of more than 70 years as Philip was laid to rest in Windsor Castle.

The heartbreaking image became a symbol of the pandemic, as many of Philip’s final wishes were ignored so that the royals could set a good example.

Philip was involved with over 700 charities and organisations and performed 22,200 solo performances.

During her 60-year tenure as Queen’s consort, the royal also accompanied her on numerous tours and engagements.

He was remembered as a “remarkable man” who was involved in “a variety of down-to-earth endeavours.”