The Queen’s emotional call to Canberra on the eve of her husband’s funeral - Sydney Morning Herald

The night before Prince Philip’s funeral in April last year, Governor-General David Hurley sat nervously beside the phone.

It was really illuminating. There was a huge sense of sadness, but it was clear she still knew her job. He said the Queen then recalled with great fondness many moments of the 16 trips she and the D… [+1915 chars]

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