April 18, 2021 / 8:19 AM / CBS NEWS Remembering Prince Philip
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.
Led by the Dean of Windsor, a coffin processes slowly through St George’s Chapel with a grieving son and daughter walking immediately behind; a small congregation, led by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, watch from their seats in the Quire.
That was the scene at Windsor Castle more than half a century back. And the dutiful son that day was Prince Philip.
Much has been made of the fact the Duke of Edinburgh planned every last detail of Saturday’s funeral – as he most certainly did. But he had been there before. On December 10, 1969, he came to say farewell to his mother, Princess Andrew of Greece, with his elder sister, Princess Margarita, at his side.
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The Duke of Cambridge has left Kensington Palace and is now on his way to Windsor Castle for the funeral of Prince Philip.
Prince William was seen leaving his London home a short time ago inside a dark Range Rover, wearing a black suit and black face mask.
Prince William and Prince Harry are expected to meet face to face for the first time for less than half an hour before they join the procession behind their grandfather s hearse.
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge seen leaving Kensington Palace, heading to Windsor for Prince Phillip s funeral on April 17, 2021 in London, England. (GC Images)
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The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a solemn farewell to Prince Philip.
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The Queen sat and mourned alone, a tearful Prince Charles walked behind the coffin and Princes William and Harry were finally reunited during a solemn farewell to Prince Philip.
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