British Royals

The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral procession began its short journey from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel flanked by members of the military serving as pallbearers. Prince Philip’s coffin rested on a specially designed Dark Bronze Green Land Rover hearse, which the Duke helped to design himself. His casket was draped in his Personal Standard with his sword, naval…

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’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…