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No Royal Family eulogy at the funeral of Prince Philip

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 will be given by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Windsor who are leading the service. There will be no clergy…
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Elizabeth and Philip: An everlasting love

For nearly 74 years, The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were happily married, but their love began several years before their 1947 wedding at Westminster Abbey. Their story began in 1939 when Princess Elizabeth was 13, and Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was 18. Elizabeth had joined her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and younger sister Princess Margaret on a trip to the royal…
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The Funeral of Prince Philip: the timetable

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 Family will gather and lay Prince Philip to rest. The Duke’s Coffin Leaves the Private Chapel at…
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the Order of Service is released ahead of the funeral

Buckingham Palace has published the Order of Service for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, which will take place at 3pm on Saturday. The Order of Service was agreed with the Duke of Edinburgh during his lifetime, and consists of 14 pages detailing his military affiliations, as well as personal elements ofHis Royal Highness’life. The Queen will be the last person…
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