The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral takes
place later today at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The service
starts at 3pm when the UK will observe a minute’s silence in honour
of the Duke. However, events on this historic day will begin much
earlier. Here’s how the Royal Family will gather and lay Prince
Philip to rest. The Duke’s Coffin Leaves the Private Chapel at…
Farewell to a dear husband - The Queen shares her favourite photo of Prince Philip as she prepares to say goodbye
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…
The Prime Minister sends wreath ''on behalf of the nation'' to Windsor ahead of Prince Philip's funeral
16th April 2021
The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,
has sent a wreath to Windsor wit a handwritten note paying tribute
to the Duke of Edinburgh, just hours before the royal funeral takes
place at St. George’s Chapel. The wreath features white roses and
orchids, the…
Once upon a time there was a handsome
prince who fell in love with a queen in waiting and proved his
doubters wrong by turning into one of the most successful consorts
in royal history. The eternal devotion between the Queen and Prince
Philip has been well documented and my favourite moment in the long
life of the Duke of Edinburgh is a sweet show of love in their
final years together. On a sunlit…
The Archbishop of Canterbury urges the UK to think of The Queen as she faces ''an anguished moment''
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…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s youngest
granddaughter, Lady Louise Mountbatten, has joined her parents as
they viewed some of the thousands of tributes left in memory of
Prince Philip at Windsor. Lady Louise, 17, walked with Edward and
Sophie through the precincts of…
The Royal Family has confirmed that no
military or dress uniforms will be worn at the funeral of the Duke
of Edinburgh this weekend. Instead, the thirty guests will be asked
to attend in morning coats with medals or day dress. All those
present will also have to wear a face mask throughout the service
to comply with coronavirus pandemic regulations. In the days
leading up to the funeral…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral cortege
will be accompanied by his children and several of his
grandchildren as he makes his final journey through Windsor Castle.
Prince Philip’s coffin will be taken to St. George’s Chapel,
Windsor on a specially…
The Prince of Wales appeared emotional as
he viewed a collection of the tributes left in memory of his
father, the Duke of Edinburgh, at royal residences. The flowers,
cards and mementoes have been gathered up from outside Buckingham
Palace and within the Royal Parks and…
Under bright spring sunshine, rehearsals
for the funeral of Prince Philip have been taking place. Members of
the Army, Navy and RAF have been practising every aspect of the
ceremony which will see the Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest.
Soldiers from the Welsh Guards bow their heads during rehearsals
for the funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh (photo SAC Tom Cann RAF/
UK Mniistry of Defence…
