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 representing the many facets of his
long, royal life. Among the items chosen for the Duke’s funeral are
his Field…
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 Philip's coffin is moved from the Private Chapel at Windsor ahead of his funeral
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…
There will be no royal eulogy for the
Duke of Edinburgh when his funeral takes place later today. The
Order of Service, shared on the eve of his funeral, showed that no
member of the family will give a spoken tribute to the Prince who
died on April 9th 2021. The readings will be given by the
Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Windsor who are leading
the service. There will be no clergy…
As Prince Philip is laid to rest in the
Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, a reminder of his
royal life will echo through the ancient walls. For as the longest
serving consort in British history is interred, his many titles
will be declared by the Garter…
The Royal Family describes Prince Philip's funeral as unique as they prepare to lay him to rest
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…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be
draped in his personal standard as it is carried into his funeral
at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The standard, designed in 1947 at
the time of his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth, depicts
his rich royal history and his own personal story. The standard is
in four quarters with three representing his family line. The top
two quarters…
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…
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 flowers carried by The Queen at her wedding to Prince
Philip in 1947. The note with the tribute reads ”In grateful
memory…
