On eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, Downing Street held lockdown parties

LONDON — One of the defining images of Prince Philip’s funeral was that of Queen Elizabeth II sitting alone in a pew wearing a black dress and a black mask, abiding by the strict coronavirus restrictions at the time.

Now, new revelations indicate that on the eve of the funeral, the scene was very different over at the prime minister’s Downing Street offices and residence, where staffers held two parties.