Queen Elizabeth updates her social media profile pictures after Prince Philip's death

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has changed her social media profile pictures following the death of her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on April 9.

As the Queen returned to work after two-week official mourning this week, the Monarch has also updated her profile pictures on her Instagram and Twitter handles.

The Queen has replaced a photo featuring herself and Prince Philip with a picture of her own on official social media handles.

Also, following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen had changed profile pictures on Instagram and Twitter to black and white images.

According to Mirror, Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton and other royal family members had also changed their social media profile pictures following the death of Prince Philip for a period of royal mourning.

Meanwhile, the Queen has resumed royal duties this week.

On Tuesday, she held virtual Audiences with incoming Ambassadors via video link from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.