If you think royal baby fever is a new
thing, think again. Back on April 21st 1926, when the Queen was
born, there was plenty of excitement over the arrival of a new
princess who – at the time – was several steps removed from the
Crown and never expected to rule. No matter, as the papers of the
time reported, this royal birth was a major event and those things
we think peculiar to our own time…
The Duke of Cambridge has publicly stated
his concerns over the plans by some of England’s most famous
football clubs to join a European Super League as a row which has
divided football across the continent continues to grow. Prince
William, who is President of the…
The coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh bore
just one wreath of flowers as it made its final journey – a bouquet
of white flowers sent by his wife of 73 years, The Queen. The
discreet circle of blooms was placed on top of the Duke’s personal
standard which was…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin has been
lowered into the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The
Dean of Windsor read the commendation over the coffin as it was
laid to rest beneath the ancient stones of the Chapel. ”May thy
portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly
Jerusalem” was pronounced by David Conner, as Prince Philip’s…
The stirring hymn, Eternal Father, Strong
to Save, has echoed through the ancient walls of St. George’s
Chapel, Windsor at Prince Philip’s funeral. Often called ‘The Royal
Navy Hymn’, given its significance to those who serve in its ranks,
the…
The Queen bowed her head as the plaintive
strains of the Royal Navy hymn began to sound through the ancient
walls of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor at the funeral of her husband
of 73 years. Her Majesty was seated alone in The Quire at St.
George’s owing to the…
The Royal Family starts to arrive at St. George's Chapel for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh
17th April 2021
The Royal Family is now gathering at St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Only thirty mourners are allowed at the service owing to
coronavirus restrictions. The Duke of Kent and Duke of Gloucester
were seen arriving at the Castle, shortly before Princess Beatrice
and Princess Eugenie arrived with their husbands. Mike and Zara
Tindall followed them. The…
The music carefully selected by Prince
Philip for his funeral will be sung by just four people as
coronavirus pandemic restrictions are observed. At the moment,
congregational singing is not allowed in any place of public
worship in England and those rules will be closely…
The Duke of Edinburgh helped select the
insignia which will be displayed on the altar during his funeral
service. Nine velvet cushions will be placed on the altar of St.
George’s Chapel, Windsor during the ceremony, each containing
decorations, medals and regalia…
The Duke of Edinburgh was heavily
involved in preparing his funeral and the music that will be played
as Prince Philip is laid to rest contains some personal and
poignant touches. The main hymn at the service is one long
associated with the Royal Navy with which the Prince served for so
many years. ”Eternal Father, Strong to Save” has been called the
Royal Navy hymn as well as the…
