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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: “It’s…
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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 will take place next…
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A tearful Countess of Wessex says that "The Queen has been amazing"

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 & his wife…
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Prince Charles visits his grieving mother at Windsor Castle following the death of Prince Philip

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…
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