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 town, the Countess made the remarks to a Sky News reporter through her car window.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex &…
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…
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, Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday morning aged 99.
Funeral arrangements will…
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…
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 idea that she would be tasked with announcing the news of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death to the world.
Shortly after…
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…
The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99
9th April 2021
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has just announced.
He was due to celebrate his 100th birthday this June.
The Queen’s husband was admitted to King Edward’s VII Hospital in mid-February in what was described as a precautionary admission.
On March 1, the Duke was transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital where he underwent treatment…