British Royals

Period of national mourning in the UK officially comes to an end as The Royal Family continues to grieve

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18th April 2021
The eight day period of national mourning has come to an end in the UK with flags on buildings being returned to full mast. However, as is to be expected, The Royal Family continues to grieve at Windsor and are officially still in a state of mourning. This royal mourning period will last well into next week meaning there will be no official engagements before then. As part of the…
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Canadian national commemorative ceremony in honour of Prince Philip takes place

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18th April 2021
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…
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My favourite Prince Philip moment: a grandfatherly moment on the London Tube

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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…
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Seraphim Toll for Prince Philip takes place in Sweden

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17th April 2021
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…
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