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Prince Philip

First details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral confirmed

The Duke of Edinburgh will not have a State Funeral and his coffin won’t lie in state ahead of his burial, it has been confirmed.

Prince Philip’s coffin will instead rest inside Windsor Castle before his funeral takes place at St. George’s Chapel. It is understood this is at the request of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Full details of his funeral are yet to be shared by the Royal Family but they have been reviewed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As a result of the continuing health emergency, members of the public are being asked not to travel to Windsor to pay their respects or to make any attempt to try and view the funeral itself.

Pandemic restrictions currently mean that only 30 people are permitted at funerals in England. That number remains the same from April 12th when other health rules change.

Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.