Her Response
Elizabeth appeared to have been taken completely by surprise by this metamorphosis. Her husband’s health had been declining for some time, but she had no idea that his death was on the horizon until it was announced. She and Prince Philip were in Kenya at the time of her father’s death, which occurred while they were there.
Her Opinion
Indeed, it was their overnight stay at the Treetops Hotel in Aberdare National Park, where they were able to make this happen. Following her “tremendous encounter,” Elizabeth was “in excellent spirits,” according to Time, and she had “vowed to return with her father as soon as possible” after having such a “wonderful experience.” During a conversation about the location, she mentioned that her father would “enjoy” the setting.