February 6, 1952 was the day thatKing George VIdied, and his daughter became Queen Elizabeth II.
He was by her side throughout the rest of his life until hisdeathon April 9, 2021.
But with her advancing age and the pandemic, she’s had to cut back on public engagements.

But 2022 may be off to a better start.
And while she was without her husband for the event, it seems like he was on her mind.
But not just any cane.

Philip was first spotted with the cane Elizabeth used at Sandringham House in 2013 (perPeople).
In astatementfrom the queen marking Accession Day, she, of course, mentioned Philip.