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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The symbolism of the Duke of Edinburgh's personal standard, draped on his coffin

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17th April 2021
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…
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Mike Tindall remembers Prince Philip as "devoted family man who we will forever miss but always love"

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17th April 2021
Mike Tindall shared a previously unseen photo of his oldest daughter, Mia, with her great-grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh, the latest family member to share a personal tribute to the late Prince Philip ahead of his funeral. In a post on his personal Instagram account, Zara’s husband shared a photo of Prince Philip and Mia eating lunch together at Balmoral Castle with the caption: “It’s…
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