Prince Philip

Prince Philip's coffin is moved from the Private Chapel at Windsor ahead of his funeral

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17th April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh’s final journey is under way. Prince Philip’s coffin has been moved from the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle, where it has rested since his death, to the Inner Hall ahead of the procession which will carry it to St. George’s Chapel for the funeral service this afternoon. The coffin, covered with his persona standard, sword, naval cap and a wreath, was…
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The Royal Family describes Prince Philip's funeral as unique as they prepare to lay him to rest

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17th April 2021
The Royal Family has underlined the heavy input that the Duke of Edinburgh had in planning his own funeral as they prepare to lay him to rest. As final details of the service were shared, the unique nature of the ceremony was emphasised while the music and words chosen to mark the final chapter in the royal story of Prince Philip made it clear just how involved he was in the…
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Farewell to a dear husband - The Queen shares her favourite photo of Prince Philip as she prepares to say goodbye

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16th April 2021
The Queen has shared a favourite picture of the Duke of Edinburgh as she prepares to say a final farewell to her husband of 73 years. The image, from her private collection, shows her and Prince Philip on one of their regular stays at Balmoral. Taken at the beauty spot, Coyles of Muick, the photo captures the two sharing a happy moment on a sunny afternoon in 2003. It was taken by the…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury urges the UK to think of The Queen as she faces ''an anguished moment''

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16th April 2021
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people across the UK to think of The Queen as she prepares to lay her husband of 73 years to rest. Just hours before the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh, Justin Welby spoke to the BBC and said the coming day must be ”an anguished moment” for the Monarch as she says her final farewell. The Archbishop, who will pronounce the blessing at the…
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