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.
Harry and William did not stand shoulder to shoulder behind Philip s coffin as they walked from Windsor Castle s quadrangle to St George s Chapel - and were instead either side of their cousin Peter Phillips.
St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide will hold a memorial service for Prince Philip after the Queen and close family members bid farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh.
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