BBC announce change to TV and radio weekend schedule for Prince Philip s funeral. (PA) The BBC has announced major changes to its TV and radio schedule this weekend as Prince Philip is laid to rest. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away last Friday at the age of 99. To mark the funeral of the longest serving British consort, the BBC will broadcast a series of special programmes. Huw Edwards will lead nearly six hours of coverage broadcast from Windsor across three programmes on Friday and Saturday. On Friday on BBC One, Edwards will present HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Remembered live from Windsor Castle at 7pm, where he will interview people set to play a key role in the funeral service and ceremonial procession.
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image captionGen Sir Nick Carter said the duke will be remembered for the interest he showed in the armed forces
The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral on Saturday will have the prince s fingerprints [all] over it and will reflect his wide interests, the head of the UK s armed forces has said. It will be a celebration of a life well lived and will also show how much the armed forces loved and respected him, said Gen Sir Nick Carter.
Sir Nick will walk alongside the coffin as part of the funeral procession.
Prince Philip s four children will also follow the Land Rover hearse.
BBC announce change to TV and radio weekend schedule for Prince Philip s funeral. (PA) The BBC has announced major changes to its TV and radio schedule this weekend as Prince Philip is laid to rest. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away last Friday at the age of 99. To mark the funeral of the longest-serving British consort, the BBC will broadcast a series of special programmes. Huw Edwards will lead nearly six hours of coverage broadcast from Windsor across three programmes on Friday and Saturday. On Friday on BBC One, Edwards will present HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Remembered live from Windsor Castle at 7pm, where he will interview people set to play a key role in the funeral service and ceremonial procession.
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