Queen Elizabethwas forced to deal with a lot of heartache in 2021.

“And not being able to spend it with her whole family [didn’t help].

She’s not one to wallow in self-pity and kept her chin up.”

Queen Elizabeth looking to the side

Her most recent confidante to pass died right after Christmas.

The Duchess of Grafton was by Elizabeth’s side for decades and her loss was surely felt deeply.

Additionally, Queen Elizabeth is godmother to Fortune’s third child Lady Virginia, who was born in 1954.

Duchess of Grafton

She is survived by four children, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There is no doubt that she is deeply missed by her family and the Queen alike.

Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s losses didn’t stop there.

Lady Diana Farnham (lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II) and Queen Elizabeth II

Farnham served as Lady of the Bedchamber for over three decades after joining the queen’s staff in 1987.

“It is very sad for the Queen.

“She was also a very glamorous and attractive woman.

She was always very generous to new people joining the household.”

“They were dear friends who supported the Queen on official duties.

She can look forward to the massive celebration planned for a weekend in June.