Queen Elizabeth stands alone as her strength Philip is laid to rest
By Andrew MacAskill and Guy Faulconbridge
Reuters
WINDSOR, England (Reuters) -Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
Elizabeth, dressed in black and in a white trimmed black mask, stood alone as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault in a service attended by senior royals including heir Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry.
Queen bids farewell to her ‘strength’ Philip
Reuters, Windsor
Reuters, Windsor
Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral yesterday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
Elizabeth, dressed in black, stood alone as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault in a service attended by senior royals including heir Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry.
The queen was placed alone in the ceremony at St George s Chapel with her children, grandchildren and a select group of royal mourners, separated due to Covid-19 rules.
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Prince Philip began his final journey on Saturday, his coffin borne on a specially modified Land Rover hearse, followed on foot by a procession of senior royals. The coffin paused for the national minute of silence at 3pm UK time.
Mourners at the ceremony in Windsor Castle, including Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry - who led procession - were limited in number and separated due to COVID-19 rules.
Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.
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Prince Philip’s funeral, choreographed every step of the way by the Duke himself, was the man incarnateCredit: Reuters
Prince Philip made her lonely destiny Queen, head of state, mother of the Commonwealth, the most famous woman in the world possible.
He made the second Elizabethan age work. And sometimes even fun. He made her laugh. He made sure she was never lonely.
Until now.
Prince Philip’s funeral, choreographed every step of the way by the Duke himself, was the man incarnate.
Sombre, steeped in gravitas, yet it still contrived to make you smile.
Who else would take his leave on the back of a converted Land Rover?