Queen Elizabeth carries out 1st in-person royal duty since Philip's death

Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday carried out her first official in-person royal duty since the death of her husband, Prince Philip. According to the Court Circular — a daily list of events attended by the queen and her family— the monarch hosted a ceremony where the Earl Peel formally stood down as Lord Chamberlain, whose office organizes royal ceremonies.

During the private event held at Windsor Castle, the Queen accepted her former royal aide's wand and office insignia, according to the Court Circular.  Philip died on Friday at age 99. His funeral will be held on Saturday at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Philip, who is also styled as the Duke of Edinburgh, will have a ceremonial funeral, rather than a state funeral. Due to COVID-19, only about 30 people — most likely only close family and friends — will attend. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be not be attending.