After Prince Philip’s funeral, on April 17th 2021 at St. George’s Chapel, his coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault where it will remain until the death of The Queen. The two, who shared a marriage lasting over 73 years, will then be buried together. But the decision to place Philip in the Royal Vault means that this prince will share one final, special bond with his mother. For she…
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s death, at the age of 99, has led to tributes from people around the world. For over seven decades, he was at the heart of the House of Windsor and helped shape it through the 20th and 21st…
The focus of many papers is the enduring love story of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Images of the couple dominate the front of the Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail. The Sun’s headline reads ‘’We’re all weeping with you, Ma’am’’ while the Star leads with…
Gun salutes will be fired around the United Kingdom at noon on April 10th 2021 to mark the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.
Royal Navy ships at sea will join the tributes which will also take place in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff as well as in Gibraltar.
The 41 gun salutes will start at noon with one round fired every minute.
Military tributes got under way early on Saturday…
Prince Philip passed away at Windsor Castle on the morning of April 9th 2021.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, was one of the towering figures of British royal history. For over seven decades, he was at the forefront of royal life. He became the…
The King of Spain has sent a deeply personal message to the Queen following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.
In a telegram, Felipe VI expresses his sympathy on the passing of his ”dear Uncle Philip”. It is addressed to ”Dear Aunt…
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: ''how much we will miss Prince Philip's presence and character''
9th April 2021
The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has said Prince Philip’s character, so ”full of life and vigour” will be much missed as he paid tribute to The Queen’s husband following his death at the age of 99.
Speaking soon after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death was announced, Cardinal Nichols said ”At this moment of sadness…
Flags at the home of England’s football team, Wembley, will fly at half mast in tribute to Prince Philip, who has died at the age of 99. The same tribute will be made at St. George’s Park.
The national side tweeted ”It’s with immense sadness that…
The Duke of Edinburgh will not have a State Funeral and his coffin won’t lie in state ahead of his burial, it has been confirmed.
Prince Philip’s coffin will instead rest inside Windsor Castle before his funeral takes place at St. George’s Chapel. It is…
The Archbishop of York, the second most important cleric in the Church of England, has paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh’s unwavering support for a wide range of causes and issues.
Speaking soon after it was announced that the Duke of Edinburgh had died at the age of 99, Stephen Cottrell said ”Prince Philip was a remarkable man who lived a life of service dedicated to his…
