Prince Philip, the late husband of Britain s Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest Saturday in an intimate service attended by 30 people including members of the royal family.
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Prince Phillip s coffin at the front of the chapelCredit: pixel8000
The Monarch and her eldest son are nearest Prince Philip s coffin, facing each other on opposite sides of the chapel.
The Queen has chosen to sit alone as she bids a poignant farewell to her husband of more than 70 years.
Harry is on the same side of the chapel as the Queen - but they are separated by Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
All the 30 mourners in the chapel have been kept in their bubbles, with space left between each group or single person for Covid safety.
Prince Philip funeral Order of Service in full - no eulogy and subtle link to Diana
Prince Philip s funeral will take place at St George s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday in a service attended by only 30 people due to coronavirus restrictions
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s “unwavering loyalty” to the Queen and his “courage, fortitude and faith” will be marked at his funeral.
After 73 years of marriage, the Queen will say farewell to Philip during a televised funeral service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday, attended by a small group of close family and friends.
Covid regulations have reduced the scope of the service with public elements cancelled, mourners reduced from around 800 to just 30, and all guests wearing face masks and sitting apart.
A touching photograph of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh giving a glimpse of their lives away from protocol and ceremony was released on the eve of Philip’s funeral.
Prince Philip s funeral rules in full as the Queen sits alone and no military uniform
Just 30 people will attend, instead of 800 as originally planned
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Plans for the Duke of Edinburgh s funeral have been modified in light of Covid-19 restrictions, but the ceremonial aspects of the day and the service are still in line with Philip s wishes, Buckingham Palace has said.