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 only flowers adorning his casket were a collection of roses and lilies from his wife.
The Duke of York was several seats away from her, to maintain social distancing. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall were directly opposite her in the chapel.
The Queen was driven to the funeral behind the procession in which Prince Philip’s coffin was borne on a specially designed Land Rover. The couple’s four children walked directly behind it.
Prince Philip died on April 9th 2021 at Windsor Castle. He will be buried in the Royal Vault at St. George’s Chapel.