No Plan B for Prince Philip's funeral
Ceremony to go ahead whatever the weather – a fitting send-off for the Duke of Edinburgh, who was famous for devotion to duty
12 April 2021 • 2:51pm
Windsor Castle Wardens stand guard outside the castle as rain begins to fall on April 12, 2021
Credit: Chris Jackson
In life, the Duke of Edinburgh did his duty come rain or shine. In death, there will be no lowering of expectations.
Funeral plans for the Iron Duke will go ahead in full whatever the weather, it is understood, with no Plan B for rain or snow.
Unlike plans for royal weddings – which in recent years have taken into account the possibility of downpours – the Royal family and military will honour the Duke just as he wished regardless of the forecast.