Queen Elizabeth II breaking this tradition following Prince Philip's death: reports

Queen Elizabeth II will not use black-edged stationery while mourning Prince Philip, but will instead use custom stationery featuring her crest in black rather than red.

In such a situation, tradition generally calls for the Queen, 94, to use black-edged stationery during her mourning period, but according to multiple reports, she will instead use different personalized stationery. According to People magazine, the royal's stationery will feature her own crest in black. Usually, the crest is red.