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''Passionate, devoted and a little abrupt'': the Dean of Windsor's tribute to Prince Philip sums up his life of service

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29th March 2022
The Dean of Windsor has described Prince Philip as ” one of those rare people who remained true to, and guided by, what you might call ‘an inner spiritual compass” as he paid tribute to him at a Service of Thanksgiving. The Very Reverend David Conner said no one would doubt the Duke of Edinburgh’s” courage, integrity, steadfastness, and sense of purpose”, adding…
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The Queen's poignant tribute to Prince Philip at memorial service

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29th March 2022
The Queen has paid a poignant tribute to her late husband, Prince Philip, by wearing a brooch he had designed and made for her at the memorial service for him at Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty chose the gold and ruby brooch designed by Andrew Grima and presented to her in 1966 by the Duke of Edinburgh for the Service where she was surrounded by her family. The Queen also wore the brooch for…
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Red, white and blue flowers for Prince Philip at the Service of Thanksgiving

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29th March 2022
The colours of the union flag dominate the flowers at the Service of Thanksgiving for Prince Philip taking place at Westminster Abbey. Predominantly red, white and blue blooms have been used in the arrangements at the Abbey. Among the flowers chosen are orchids, which were used in The Queen’s wedding bouquet, and sea holly, to reflect Prince Philip’s long naval career. The…
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The Queen among the poppies at the Tower

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26th March 2022
The Queen’s deep devotion to the Armed Forces and to the memories of those who have died in conflict has been symbolic of her reign. And in 2014, she paid tribute to those lost in the First World War during a time of remembrance. As the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One approached, the Tower of London began a striking act of commemoration, designed to show the magnitude of…
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