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Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone
Jonathan Brady/AP
Britain s Queen Elizabeth II sits alone in St. Georgeâs Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, the man who had been by her side for 73 years, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Saturday April 17, 2021. Prince Philip died April 9 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage to Britain s Queen Elizabeth II. (Jonathan Brady/Pool via AP)
By: The Associated Press
and last updated 2021-04-17 10:58:53-04
WINDSOR, England (AP) â Prince Philip was remembered as a man of âcourage, fortitude and faithâ on Saturday, at a funeral that saluted both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.
Why Queen Elizabeth will sit alone at her husband Prince Philip s funeral 17 April 2021 - 16:16 By Toni Jaye Singer Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip, at Windsor Castle on April 17 2021 in Windsor, England. Image: Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth will stand alone as the coffin of her husband, Prince Philip, is lowered into the Royal Vault of St George s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday.
Philip, who passed away at the age of 99 on April 9, was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The couple would have celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary this year.
What to know about Prince Philip s intimate funeral on Saturday
Frank Augstein/AP
Flowers in front of a photograph of Britain s Prince Philip outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England after the announcement regarding the death of Britain s Prince Philip, Friday, April 9, 2021. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return to Windsor Castle. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
and last updated 2021-04-16 14:34:02-04
WINDSOR, England â Prince Philip of England is set to be laid to rest on Saturday. The husband of Queen Elizabeth II died at 99 on April 9 after 73 years of marriage.