Like many other Commonwealth nations,
Canada held a commemorative service in honour of Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh. Held at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa,
Ontario, after the funeral at Windsor finished, it celebrated the
Duke’s life and his relationship with Canada. The ceremony
was held at an empty cathedral, with all watching remotely due to
Covid. It was led by the Dean of…
Every country in the Commonwealth
believes that they have a special relationship with the Royal
Family. And I believe that to a large extent, each nation does have
its own unique and special relationship with the royals. Prince
Philip visited Canada over 70 times and greatly…
The Royal Family, as a whole, supports
many diverse causes and initiatives, but a common thread weaves
through generations of royal initiatives: conservation,
environmentalism, and a passion to protect the environment. The
Duke of Edinburgh’s influence in this area…
My favourite Prince Philip moment: a grandfatherly moment on the London Tube
17th April 2021
As part of our obituary coverage marking
the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central
team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His
Royal Highness. In this article, Senior Royal Reporter Jess Ilse
talks us through her most memorable moment. I’ve always admired
Prince Philip’s commitment to work and family, and he’s always been
one of my favourite…
Princess Alexandra, a first cousin of Her
Majesty The Queen, has appeared in public for the first time in
many months to attend the funeral of The Prince Philip, Duke of
Edinburgh. She was one of the 30 members of the family invited to
the funeral today. She was seated…
The coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh bore
just one wreath of flowers as it made its final journey – a bouquet
of white flowers sent by his wife of 73 years, The Queen. The
discreet circle of blooms was placed on top of the Duke’s personal
standard which was draped…
Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh
ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal
Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a
wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took
place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in
Stockholm. The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in
Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin has been
lowered into the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The
Dean of Windsor read the commendation over the coffin as it was
laid to rest beneath the ancient stones of the Chapel. ”May thy
portion this day be in peace…
The stirring hymn, Eternal Father, Strong
to Save, has echoed through the ancient walls of St. George’s
Chapel, Windsor at Prince Philip’s funeral. Often called ‘The Royal
Navy Hymn’, given its significance to those who serve in its ranks,
the plaintive tune was…
The Queen bowed her head as the plaintive
strains of the Royal Navy hymn began to sound through the ancient
walls of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor at the funeral of her husband
of 73 years. Her Majesty was seated alone in The Quire at St.
George’s owing to the coronavirus pandemic. In front of her was
Prince Philip’s coffin as the service marking his life and passing
gets under way. The…
