The Grand National, the world’s most
famous horse race watched by a global audience of half a billion
people, has fallen silent in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Before the first race on Saturday, jockeys, trainers, owners and
racecourse staff observed two minutes silence in memory of Prince
Philip who died on Friday aged 99. Flags at Aintree Racecourse in
Liverpool have been lowered…
The Countess of Wessex tearfully told the
media that “The Queen has been amazing” in light of the death of
her husband of 73 years. Prince Edward and Sophie drove through
crowds in Windsor after they paid a visit to the grieving monarch.
As they departed…
The Grand National to go ahead as the world of horse racing pays tribute to "committed horseman" Prince Philip
9th April 2021
The world’s biggest horse race, The Grand
National, will go ahead on Saturday despite the UK entering a
period of mourning. Downing Street, in consultation with Buckingham
Palace, have decided that the annual steeplechase should carry on
at Aintree Racecourse in…
Prince Harry will be permitted to attend Prince Philip's funeral "on compassionate grounds"
9th April 2021
The Duke of Sussex will be able to attend
the funeral of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, despite
quarantine restrictions on compassionate grounds. People arriving
in the United Kingdom from the United States are required to
isolate for ten full days. Upon proof of a negative test, this
isolation period can be reduced to five days. However, people are
permitted to leave their…
Prince Charles visits his grieving mother at Windsor Castle following the death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
The Prince of Wales have travelled from
Highgrove House in Gloucestershire to Windsor Castle in Berkshire
to be alongside the grieving Queen. Prince Charles made the journey
on Friday so he could be alongside his mother following the death
of her husband of 73 years…
Princess Anne and Prince Edward pay tribute to their father the Duke of Edinburgh following his death aged 99
9th April 2021
The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex
have paid tribute to their father, the Duke of Edinburgh, following
his death aged 99. Speaking in a broadcast interview with ITV News,
both Princess Anne and Prince Edward reflected on their father’s
life and their…
The Queen asks people to donate to charity rather than leaving floral tributes in memory of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
A statement issued on behalf of The Queen
has asked that people do not leave floral tributes to the Duke of
Edinburgh outside of Royal Residences, and instead donate to a
charity. Hundreds of people have already left bouquets of flowers
outside of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, however, there are
concerns about mass gathering in light of the ongoing public health
emergency. An online…
Praise for BBC presenter Martine Croxall as she emotionally announces the death of the Duke of Edinburgh
9th April 2021
BBC News presenter Martine Croxall has
been praised for her sensitive handling of announcing the death of
Prince Philip across BBC Television networks. Ms Croxall was
scheduled to present the 11am – 1pm slot on the BBC News Channel on
Friday morning and had little…
Mourners gather outside Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace following the death of Prince Philip
9th April 2021
Within minutes of the news of Prince
Philip’s death being announced, mourners began congregating outside
of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace to pay their respects.
Hundreds of people have left flowers in memory of the Duke of
Edinburgh who died on Friday morning…
Buckingham Palace and Downing Street finalising arrangements for Prince Philip's 'no fuss' funeral
9th April 2021
Buckingham Palace and Downing Street are
in talks this afternoon to decide on the fine details ahead the
Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. Although most plans will already be in
place, the Royal Household and Number 10 will need to confirm
important details, including what type of funeral the Duke will
receive. The Duke of Edinburgh always said that he did not want a
‘fuss’ when…
