I will miss my dear papa : Prince Charles pays tribute to his very special father as he praises him for his devoted service to Queen and country and says that the royal family are deeply grateful for moving tributes
The Prince of Wales issued a glowing tribute to his father in a recorded video message released on Saturday
He said Prince Philip would be deeply touched by the sorrow felt by millions following news of his passing
Words followed tributes paid by brother Prince Edward and the younger man s wife the Countess of Wessex
Are these the 30 people who will attend Prince Philip s funeral? Royals face dilemma over who to invite because of Covid rules with Boris Johnson likely to join senior members of family for service
Her Majesty will only be able to invite 30 people to the ceremony at St George s Chapel at Windsor Castle
This is despite 800 mourners from across Duke of Edinburgh s military ties and charities previously expected
Philip said he wanted a small funeral, but the passing of Britain s longest serving consort was always to be big
His hope for royal ceremonial funeral , rather than full state funeral, had already been granted before he died
Prince Philip, as Captain General Royal Marines, leaves his final public engagement in 2017
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The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral plans will be completely revised due to coronavirus restrictions and will be announced in the coming days.
Buckingham Palace sources said they would adhere to current guidelines, which allow just 30 mourners.
Members of the public have been asked not to attempt to attend or participate in any of the events that make up the funeral.
The Duke left strict instructions that he should have a relatively low-key funeral in his final wishes, swapping a formal lying-in-state for commemorations remembering his military ties and charity patronages.
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