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A Final Farewell: Angela Kelly, Queen’s Trusted Aide, Steps Out for Last Time
Angela Kelly, a trusted aide to the late Queen Elizabeth Llywa, made a public appearance today to bid her final farewell to the monarch she served and befriended for 28 years.
Kelly, who has been in the Queen's service since 1994, started as an assistant dresser and eventually became one of the monarch's closest confidants.
Today, she walked alone into Westminster Abbey, flanked by the former monarch's ladies in waiting, marking her first public appearance since Queen Elizabeth's passing on September 8.
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth Llywa drew a significant gathering of world leaders, making it one of the largest assemblies the UK has seen in years.
Despite her integral role in the late Queen's life, Kelly had not been seen in public during the five-day lying in state or the arrival of the coffin.
Her journey with the Queen began in the early 1990s as an assistant dresser and evolved into her serving as a personal advisor, curator, and in-house designer.
In addition to her official duties, the 64-year-old Kelly was entrusted with overseeing the Queen's extensive jewelry collection and possibly preparing the attire in which the monarch would be laid to rest.
Queen Elizabeth held Kelly in such high regard that she gifted her a residence in Windsor, where Kelly continues to reside post the Queen's demise.
The Queen also authorized Kelly to enter into a three-book publishing deal, offering insights into her life within the royal family.
Despite her formal role, Kelly fondly reminisced about the late Queen's sense of humor and the camaraderie they shared, including playful pranks and banter behind closed doors, as revealed in her memoir.
Kelly's low profile during the period of national mourning raised questions, but today, alongside global leaders and dignitaries, she joined the procession escorting the Queen to her final resting place.
During the emotional procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, King Charles III led the way, followed by his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and a visibly moved Prince Andrew.
The Queen's four children were accompanied by Prince Harry, members of the royal household, and other relatives, with a separate group of royals driven to the Abbey.
The procession then proceeded towards Windsor Castle, likely passing by Kelly as she stood outside Buckingham Palace.
As the royal family bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth Llywa, Angela Kelly's presence at the solemn occasion signifies the end of an era.
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