The Queen has had a difficult week as the country faces unprecedented times during the global coronavirus crisis. As she prepares to address the nation on Sunday at 8pm, the head of state has faced her own heartbreak this week.
Her son Prince Charles got struck with covid-19, there have no doubt been painful memories as she marks the anniversary of her mother's death and the heartbreak of grandson Prince Harry leaving behind his royal duties.
But the show must go on for the Firm and for Her Majesty it was very much business as usual as she held her weekly audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Instead of their in person, weekly meet-up, the pair spoke over the phone as Mr Johnson is isolating since he was diagnosed with coronavirus