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Apr 17, 2021
WINDSOR, England (AP) Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.
Philip, who died April 9 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage, will be laid to rest in the Royal Vault at Windsor Castle after a funeral service steeped in military and royal tradition but also pared down and infused with his own personality.
Coronavirus restrictions mean that instead of the 800 mourners included in the longstanding plans for his funeral, there will be only 30 inside the castle’s St. George’s Chapel, including the widowed queen, her four children and her eight grandchildren.
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A somber and focused funeral service was held Saturday for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh a service that Philip himself had chosen, despite the COVID-19 protocols that meant only 30 people could attend. Queen Elizabeth sat alone at the service due to the virus.
Many of the funeral s personal touches were planned by Philip, including the music sung by a choir of just four people. He also designed the Land Rover that brought his coffin to St. George s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
People across Britain held a moment of silence before the funeral, and the service reflected Philip s dedication to military service. His casket was draped with his military cap and sword, and military bands played tribute to him.
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Prince Philip s ceremonial royal funeral will take place today at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday, April 9, two months before his 100th birthday.
The royal funeral will be like no other, with the Queen and her family following guidelines and wearing face masks and socially distancing as they gather to say their final farewell.
The palace has revealed the arrangements for the funeral, which includes a national minute’s silence.
People wait ahead of the funeral of Britain s Prince Philip in St George s Chapel, Windsor, England on Saturday, April 17. He died April 9 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage to Britain s Queen Elizabeth II. Coronavirus restrictions mean there will be only 30 mourners for the service, including the widowed queen, her four children and her eight grandchildren. - AP Photo/Matt Dunham
WINDSOR, England (AP): Prince Philip s coffin has been moved from the royal family s private chapel at Windsor Castle to the castle s Inner Hall ahead of his funeral Saturday (April 17) afternoon.
Royal officials say the coffin is draped in Philip s personal standard, and topped with his Royal Navy cap and sword and a wreath of flowers.