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Prince Charles inherits the title Duke of Edinburgh following the death of Prince Philip

The Prince of Wales inherited the titles held by his father, Prince Philip, following his death on Friday. Upon Prince Philip’s death, Charles immediately became the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. The inheritance of these titles automatically passed on to Prince Charles as the eldest son of the Queen and Prince Philip. The Dukedom of Edinburgh is now a…
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson to miss Prince Philip's funeral due to space limitations

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, will miss the funeral service for the Duke of Edinburgh due to space limitations. Mr Johnson will not attend the service to be held at St George’s Chapel next Saturday “to allow for as many family members as possible” to attend. Under strict social distancing guidelines, a maximum of 30 people may attend funerals in…
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Prince Edward says that Prince Philip's death came as a ‘dreadful’ shock

The Earl of Wessex has spoken of his shock at the death of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at the age of 99. Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Prince Edward said that Prince Philip’s loss will be felt far wider than just The Royal Family. Standing alongside the Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise, the Earl said…
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Prince Philip designed his own hearse before death - a special custom-made Land Rover which will carry his body on Saturday

The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be placed on a specially-built Land Rover on Saturday which will carry bis body from to St George’s Chapel. The Land Rover has been specially commissioned for Prince Philip’s funeral, with the the Duke having “had a hand” in designing it. The Queen and The Royal Family will travel behind the Land Rover for his funeral, which…
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