Prince Edward visits troops on deployment in Estonia and Germany to thank them for service to Queen
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Working hard! Prince Edward is greeted by crowds in Estonia and Germany on a whirlwind trip to thank troops deployed for their services to Queen – days after the monarch’s funeral
- Earl of Wessex visited troops deployed in Estonia and Germany after funeral
- He thanked them for their commitment to the late Queen in the wake of her death
- Edward was involved in funeral processions in London and Windsor on Monday
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Prince Edward visited troops deployed to Estonia and Germany this week to thank them for their commitment to the late Queen.
The Earl of Wessex was photographed today in Paderborn, Germany, just days after his late mother’s funeral at Westminster Abbey.
In an Instagram post about his trip, the royal family said it thanks the troops deployed in both countries for their services to Her Majesty.
A series of photos released by Buckingham Palace depicts Edward signing the Golden Book of the City Hall in Paderborn ‘in memory of Her Majesty’s visit in 1977’.
It comes as King Charles continues to mourn his mother privately at the Balmoral estate where the Queen died 12 days ago with him by her side – while other members of the royal family, including Princess Anne, Prince William and Kate Middleton, all return to work to be.
Prince Edward visited troops deployed to Estonia and Germany this week to thank them for their commitment to the late Queen
The Earl of Wessex was photographed today in Paderborn, Germany, just days after his late mother’s funeral at Westminster Abbey
The statement added: “The Earl of Wessex this week visited troops deployed to Estonia and Germany to recognize their service and dedication to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth throughout her life.
‘His Royal Highness is Royal Colonel of the 2nd Battalion The Rifles and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
“In Paderborn, Germany, the Earl met residents and watched tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth from the local community.
‘In memory of Her Majesty’s visit in 1977, His Royal Highness also signed the Golden Book of the City Hall.’
A series of photos released by Buckingham Palace photograph Edward signing the Golden Book of the City Hall in Paderborn ‘in memory of Her Majesty’s visit in 1977’
In the snaps, he seemed to be greeting crowds of royal fans eager to chat with the Earl
Prince Edward, the Queen’s youngest child, was closely involved on Monday at Her Majesty’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
He lived both with his wife Sophie and children Louise and James.
The Earl of Wessex took part in funeral processions in both London and Windsor.
His return to work came when several members of the royal family took part in a number of engagements.
Prince Edward appeared in good spirits on the outing earlier today, beaming as he chatted with Paderborn Mayor Michael Dreier in Paderborn
The royal family would not make any official commitments during their mourning period, having been under the gaze of the world for more than a week performing ceremonial duties following the Queen’s death.
Still, royal duties resumed for William earlier this week, with the father of three giving his first speech since his grandmother died with a pre-recorded speech before the Earthshot Prize summit in New York. The Prince was supposed to attend, but canceled his trip after the Queen’s death.
Buckingham Palace says a small number of engagements will be taken during royal mourning to thank those involved in the awarding of HM Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and associated ceremonial events, and to recognize the service to King and Country of those deployed abroad.
William and Kate aren’t the only royals going back to work in person; Princess Anne, 72, disembarked at Portsmouth Naval Base, where she shook hands with Royal Navy personnel taking part in the procession. It is her first engagement since she attended her mother’s funeral on Monday.