Peter Phillips on Queen's Alone Funeral: 'I Wanted to Hug Her'

0:00On April 21st, Peter Phillips just opened up in a new documentary about watching his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth, sit alone at Prince. Phillips funeral. He said all he wanted was to give her a hug, but couldn't because of those strict corona virus rules back in April 2021. The film marks what would have been her 100th birthday on April 21st. That service at St. George's Chapel limited mourners to just 30 people and four singers. Elizabeth married to Philip for 73 years, turned down special permission from Downing Street to ease the restrictions, choosing to follow. The rules like everyone else. Folks across the nation felt her pain, seeing her grieve solo in the pews. It brought people closer to her during lockdown. Presenter Kirstie Young called it one of the most moving images of her reign, and actress Dame Helen Mirren labeled it the saddest moment. Peter, Princess Anne's 48-year-old son, walked in the procession with royals like William, Harry, and Charles.

1:00He's always been tight with his grandma, calling her inspirational and a confidant. Now, as the family honors her legacy, King Charles shared a heartfelt video from Balmoral, praising her devotion. Princess Anne opens a new two-acre garden in London tomorrow, packed with her favorite plants for reflection and nature. These tributes keep her steady spirit alive and tough times.