The truth behind that viral photo of Queen Elizabeth II giggling with Prince Philip 12 Apr, 2021 07:18 AM 3 minutes to read PM Jacinda Ardern spoke about the death of Prince Philip, announcing that a service would be held in Wellington on April 21st. Video / Mark Mitchell PM Jacinda Ardern spoke about the death of Prince Philip, announcing that a service would be held in Wellington on April 21st. Video / Mark Mitchell NZ Herald It's the photograph that has gone around the world, as people mourn Prince Philip and reflect on his relationship with his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II. Among the many tributes to the Queen and Prince Philip, the photo has been shared with many claiming it shows the Queen giggling as she walks past the Duke of Edinburgh, because she did not know she'd see him in full Guards uniform.