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 followed during
the service marking the life of the Duke of Edinburgh. Four
choristers will instead perform all the…
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 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 for the funeral service this afternoon. The coffin,
covered with his persona standard, sword, naval cap and a wreath,
was from the…
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…
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 mark the final chapter in the royal
story of Prince Philip made it clear just how involved he was in
the…
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…
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…
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 spot, Coyles of Muick, the photo
captures the two sharing a happy moment on a sunny afternoon in
2003. It was taken by the…
