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Back to its Secretary And Past after another night of violence. Hello, and welcome to bbc news. The duke of Edinburgh is to be buried next saturday. He died on friday at the age of 99. Because of coronavirus restrictions, his funeral will take place within the grounds of Windsor Castle, with no public processions, but it will be televised. The palace has said Prince Harry will attend but his wife meghan, who is pregnant, has been advised by her doctors not to travel. Our Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell reports. At midday in the Capital Cities of the four nations of the united kingdom, 41 gun salutes sounded in tribute to The Duke. Fire fire. And for a man who served in the royal navy in the second World War and later, guns were fired in tribute aboard several warships. And in gibraltar, home to the royal navys gibraltar squadron. At Windsor Castle, the Earl Of Wessex arrived with his wife tojoin the queen in the familys mourning, as officials put the finishing touches to the plans for the Dukes Funeral. It will take place at three oclock next Saturday Afternoon at st georges chapel inside Windsor Castle. No part of the funeral will be accessible to the public. The Dukes Coffin will be borne in a ceremonial procession from the castle� s state apartments to the chapel. The coffin will be borne on a Land Rover which The Duke helped to design. Members of the Royal Family will walk behind the coffin. There will be a national one Minute Silence when the coffin reaches the chapel at three oclock. Inside the chapel, the congregation will be limited to 30. The Prime Minister will not be attending, to free his place for the family. Members of the public are being discouraged from going to windsor. The best place to watch it will be on television, said a palace spokesman. From his highgrove home, the prince of wales has paid this tribute to his father. As you can imagine, myfamily and i miss my father enormously. He was a much loved and appreciated figure, and apart from anything else, i can imagine, were so deeply touched by the number of people here and elsewhere around the commonwealth, who also share our loss and our sorrow. My dear papa was a very special person, who i think above all else would have been amazed by the reaction and the touching things that have been said about him. And from that point of view, we are, my family, deeply grateful for all that. It will sustain us in this particular loss and at this particularly sad time. Other Family Tributes to The Duke were paid in a special bbc programme. His appreciation of how he could help the queen always seemed to be present in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became queen and they needed to be a Double Act for a lot of that time, in order to allow her to take on that role. My father was always a great source of support and encouragement. And guidance, all the way through. Never trying to curtail any of the activities or anything that we wanted to try and do, but always encourage that. And always remember and thank him for that. I think i will best remember him as always being there, i and a person you could bounce off ideas, but if you were having problems, you couldi always go to him, and know that he would listen, and try to help. Back in windsor, after their meeting with the queen, the earl and Countess Of Wessex departed from the castle. How was the queen . Shed been amazing, the countess said. Nicholas witchell, bbc news. Despite people being urged to stay away from royal residences because of coronavirus restrictions, a steady stream of Well Wishers turned up at both Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle throughout the day. Our Royal Correspondent, daniela relph, has been at windsorfor us. In this royal town, a Military Tribute to start the day. A salute, and a silence. Through windsor there was a steady stream of people from early this morning, curious locals and those making a longer trip. Some paying their respects with their own flourish. But the advice from the Royal Family and the police has been consistent, stay away and avoid large gatherings. Its the same message for the Dukes Funeral next weekend. For many, though, there was a need to be here in person. It such an important moment. We cannot not show the Respect And Support for our queen with physical acts because in the digital age sometimes, you know, leaving a digital footprint, sometimes i dont think its enough. People are behaving very well. Its very nice. Theyre maintaining distance and everything. I did think twice before coming and i know the suggestion is to just observe on telly but i thought id try and since now its quiet, i thought id come in, i lay my flowers and leave. People have been extremely sensible. I mean, there arent mobs around. People are respecting the day and respecting the covid and the situation were in. Windsor is a town used to turning out for events of national significance. Most are celebratory, like the queens 90th birthday with her husband by her side. They are very much part of the Rhythm Of Life here. To be asked to stay away is so different from what normally happens. But that is the request for next saturday. There will be a heavy Police Presence and people will be told not to gather, and instead stay home, to remember The Duke in what Buckingham Palace has described as his remarkable life. Daniela relph, bbc news, windsor. Dr Carolyn Harris is an historian and a royal she gave me her thoughts on the funeral arrangements under way. The Royal Family has done the best they can, considering the coded restrictions going on right now. Covid restrictions. Like you said, we are in the midst of a pandemic. The funeral had originally been planned for 800 people, so we would have seen foreign monarchs, heads of state, all coming in to pay tribute to attend the funeral. But the way it is right now, there are only 30 people who will be there. The Royal Family has stressed they do not want the public to come out, because of the current situation, they dont want his funeral to be a place where Covid I9 spreads. So theyre really doing their best to respect the current situation, but also one of our loved one. We are obviously constantly told that Prince Philip was always wary of having too much attention on himself, he didnt like to talk about himself and didnt want fuss, that was the big word that he would always stress, he didnt want any fuss. He did have a hand in these arrangements, so you will see his kind of personal stamp on the arrangements as well . Yes, he didnt want to state funeral. So even had we not been in the middle of a pandemic, we would not have been having a funeral at westminster abbey. It would still be at st georges chapel. He did plan it ahead. The Land Rover that his coffin will be carried in is one that he helped to design himself. So everything, really, has been planned by him and the queen, theyjust had to scale it down due to the current situation going on in the world right now. And can ijust ask you finally, just on the reaction we have been covering all through the day, the reaction from around the world, i just wanted to get your perception of what the reaction has been there in the United States . It was obviously breaking news at the beginning. Everybody knows who the queen is, and obviously her consort. It has not stayed as main news here because we dont have a Royal Family. But i think people are very sad and feel sympathy for the Royal Family and the queen, she is very revered here, so people are really sympathising and expressing their condolences with her. They had a tribute to him on the nightly news last night, but now it is almost back to normal. But some of these stations are still continuing to cover him and they will cover funeral on saturday. Officials in france say from Monday Everyone aged 55 or older will be able to get vaccinated against coronavirus. The country is stepping up its Vaccination Programme on friday, more than 500,000 doses were given. But the country still averages around 40,000 new cases a day. The bbc� s Tim Allman reports. Reputation has at the french dont like vaccines all that much. That doesnt seem to be the case here In The City of bovier, north of paris. This gymnasium has been converted into a Vaccination Centre to administer potentially thousands of jabs. But does it matter which vaccine you get . Are you hesitant about astrazeneca, i asked this woman. Not so much, but there are always doubts. I know people who have covid and are in intensive care. When we see this, we tell ourselves we must get vaccinated, because if we wait, it will be too late. We were a bit unsure in the beginning, said this man. But you must look at the percentage of people whove got bad side effects. I feel it is small compared to the number of people who got vaccinated. The use of the Astrazeneca Vaccine continues to be contentious. European regulators say there is some evidence that in very rare cases, it may cause Blood Clots in younger people. The manufacturer insists it is safe, but several countries have restricted its use to older people. Emmanuel macron, visiting a Pfizer Centre in northern france, says the drug should be part of the fight against Covid I9. Translation this virus is dangerous. | severe forms are dangerous. These severe forms are more frequent when you are over 55 years old. I trust the Health Authorities to tell you that the Astrazeneca Vaccine is recommended. France has also announced it will extend the time between the first and second jabs from four to six weeks. Its a Vaccination Programme gathering pace, with more than 14 Million injections and counting. Tim allman, bbc news. The irish Prime Minister, meehal martin, has warned that india has reported a record daily number of coronavirus infections, more than 140,000. Nearly 800 people are reported to have died in the latest 24 hour period, the highest number in more than five months. The severity of the second wave is being blamed on a reluctance to wear masks and overcrowding. The irish Prime Minister, meehal martin, has warned that Northern Ireland must not be allowed to Spiral Back into sectarian murders and political discord. The taoiseach� s remarks, made on the 23rd anniversary of the good friday agreement, came after a 12th Night of unrest in parts of belfast. 14 Police Officers were injured. From belfast, Charlotte Gallagher reports. Police come under fire from missiles in a loyalist area of north belfast, as a flag flies at Half Mast for Prince Philip nearby. Only hours earlier, people he had been urged to stay at home out of respect for the queen. In a nearby nationalists neighbourhood, there were similar scenes, with offices being pelted with rocks, bottles and petrol bombs. In the loyalist tigers bay area, a stolen car that had been set on fire is pushed towards the police lines. The violence was not as intense and frenzy does on wednesday and thursday, when a bus was set on Fire And Water cannon deployed for the first time here in six years. There is concern at the ages of some of those involved in the writing. On friday night, 314 year old boys were arrested. There is anger, too, but adults who have been filmed encouraging them. Others have been trying to defuse the situation, though. Youth workers have been on the streets, encouraging people to go home. It is the 23rd anniversary of the good friday agreement, which helped bring about an end to the troubles, a 30 Year Period of violent sectarian conflict which cost the lives of more than 3500 people. The agreement paved the way for a welcome, if imperfect, peace. People living here dont want to return to the past. Charlotte gallagher, bbc news, belfast. This is bbc news, the headlines The Duke of Edinburgh will be buried next saturday at Windsor Castle in a ceremonial royal funeral. The prince of wales has said the Royal Family has been deeply touched by the tributes paid to The Duke. Tributes have been paid right across the world. The kenyan president said The Duke had been a towering symbol of family values. Prince philip was visiting kenya with his wife when her father, was visiting kenya with his wife when herfather, King George vi, died and she ascended to the throne. Our correspondent sent this report. Newsreel voiceover the royal visitors stepped off into the hot sunshine of nairobi. In 1952, a young Princess Elizabeth and her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, were at the start of a Tour Standing in for her father, King George vi, who was too ill to travel. The couple took in the sights, but little did they know that destiny was waiting in the wings. Half an hour after their arrival came the first engagement. Nearly all the people they met here have passed away, but in 2015 the bbc spoke to a man who spent time with them. Translation she was j a young, beautiful lady, and her husband was a big man. And it was here, at the treetops lodge, that everything changed for the couple. During an overnight stay, the princess became the monarch after herfather died. Following their stay here at treetops, the queen and The Duke were catapulted into 70 years of service, not only to the united kingdom, but the commonwealth as well. And this was the start of years of Friendship And Partnership that the prince had with this continent. As the queens consort, the prince accompanied her on numerous tours in africa. The first years of her reign saw a rise in independence struggles and the British Empire retreated. Prince philip often represented her at ceremonies to hand over power, like this one in nairobi. Today, on the worlds youngest continent, the prince has left another legacy. Over 400,000 people in africa are currently taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh international award, transforming their lives. I think the fact that he was able to come up with a programme that changes life, because even hundreds of years to come, i can tell you that this programme will still be in existence. 30 years after that fateful visit, the royal couple returned to treetops. They had experienced so much, but perhaps this place represented the moment that defined both their lives. Catherine byaruhanga, bbc news, treetops, kenya. The greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has ordered a speedy investigation into the killing of a veteran crime journalist. Yorgos karavaz was shot at least six times outside his home in athens. Courtney bembridge reports. The wife of Yorgos Karavaz sits on the sidewalk where her husband was shot multiple times with a silenced weapon by two men on moped. Senior police have described the killing is a professional hit. We turned around to see what was happening, the shots could still be heard, and then i saw a man in khaki standing above him, firing repeatedly. His colleagues broke the news during a daily bulletin. Translation its our own, Yorgos Karavaz, who our audiences see every day, who all these years has worked in many difficult subjects, that together we have covered our crime reporting. Its very difficult to even believe that something like this has really happened. Its a piece of news that has really shocked us. Yorgos karavaz specialised in crime Reporting And Work for several greek newspapers and broadcast media during his 32 year career. The News Website he founded published a tribute to him which said some chose to shut him up, to make him stop writing his texts with bullets. Ursula Von De Leyen described it as a heinous, cowardly act. The speaker of the European Parliament tweeted . And europes human Rights Commissioner tweeted . The head of the journalist� s union said . Greek authorities say the Murder Investigation is being expedited. Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Eastern Caribbean Island of St Vincent after a volcano on friday sent a cloud of Ash And Smoke high into the air. The Prime Minister said evacuees had been temporarily housed on Cruise Ships and on safer parts of the island. Our central America Correspondent Will Grant reports. It is an awe inspiring, frightening sight, captured by the islanders of St Vincent as they fled the affected areas. Huge, thick plumes of Smoke And Dust were sent shooting several kilometres into air, as the volcano unleashed its incredible explosive power. It was bright. But then the light began to deteriorate. It wasnt at a slow pace, it was rapidly deteriorating. It was just darkness. And then what happened, you began to feel something hitting your skin ash. And as the ash filled the sky and blocked out the sun, these were the scenes as daytime on the island turned dark as night in moments. These eruptions are rare just a handful in 200 years. The last was some 40 years ago, with no casualties, and the government on St Vincent are trying hard to avoid loss of life this time, too. I hereby order as follows. One, the evacuation of all premises in the areas designated as the Red Zone on the North East and the North West of St Vincent. And the evacuation of the area itself. To aid the evacuation order, a vessel was sent to the leeward side of the east caribbean island. A number of large commercial Cruise Lines which operate in the caribbean have also pitched in, and some residents found themselves aboard ships if they didnt have Safe Haven with family elsewhere. This is not a Drill Disaster Preparedness in the caribbean is generally well co ordinated, however, a volcanic eruption of this magnitude is a challenge of a different order, especially amid a pandemic. The threat of what could happen if the evacuation doesnt go smoothly is ever present. When La Soufriere erupted at the turn of the 20th century, 1600 people are believed to have died. Though many on St Vincent hoped they would never live through such an eruption, the hope is now that they can ride it out safely. Will grant, bbc news. Has won the Grand National. Its the first time a female jockey has ever ridden the winner in what is one of the most Famous Horse Races in the world. The 31 year old jockey from ireland was slightly taken aback by her win. Its hard to even comprehend it right now, it hasnt even sunk in, the Grand National is the first race as a kid that would have caught my imagination or sparked my interest, and to finish with your head in front is beyond belief, to be honest. Congratulations to her. Returning now to tributes to The Duke of Edinburgh. Thousands of people have their own personal memories, having met The Duke at official engagements over the years. On his 50th birthday in 1971 the queen and Prince Philip visited the shipyard at Barrow In Furness in cumbria, where they met Twin Sisters who remember the encounter to this day. They shared their recollections with our north of england correspondent, judith moritz. Today at barrow, the first of a New Class of british warship takes the water. New class of british warship takes the water. The launch of Hmas Sheffield Hmas Sheffield was a momentous day, a real royal for two people in particular it was very special. Twin Sisters Sheila and and present the bouquet to the queen. They represent the twin industries of sheffield. Meeting the queen and especially The Duke of Edinburgh. It especially The Duke of Edinburgh. Especially The Duke of Edinburgh. Especially The Duke of edinburuh. ,. ,. , Edinburgh. It is not you get to meet the Edinburgh. It is not you get to meet the queen Edinburgh. It is not you get to meet the queen and Edinburgh. 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The twins were surprised to find were surprised to find themselves in the papers the next day. Sheila has kept all the mementos. Which one of you is which . , �. ,. , is which . Youre not sure . No, im not 7 . i . i remember one of the managers saying creaky, you would not think they had launched the ship yesterday. There was more about the twins than there was about his birthday. Than there was about his birthday than there was about his birthda. ~. ,. , birthday. Memories of the day have sadly birthday. Memories of the day have sadly outlasted birthday. Memories of the day have sadly outlasted as birthday. Memories of the day have sadly outlasted as Hms L have sadly outlasted as Hms Sheffield that was sunk during the falklands conflict. As for the falklands conflict. As for the twins, they will never forget The Duke and the fun a few moments they shared. He was a handsome few moments they shared. He was a handsome man. Few moments they shared. He was a handsome man. He few moments they shared. He was a handsome man. He was few moments they shared. He was | a handsome man. He was dashing, especially when he had his uniform. Who doesnt like a man in uniform . Judith moritz reporting there. And that is it from me we will be back with headlines in a few moments but i can be found at any time on social media. Time to get a look at the local weather. Hello there. The first half of the weekend has been cold. The second half of the weekend starts with frost. And sunday promises to be another chilly day for the time of Year Therell be some sunshine and wintry showers around, as well. Now this was the picture on saturday at buxton in derbyshire. I know its high up, but we had a covering of snow for a while. Towards more southeastern parts of england, it was cloudy skies with some Rain And Drizzle that Damper Weather has been moving away, its been on that Weather System there thats heading into continental europe, so The Cloud is breaking towards the southeast. Weve got High Pressure to the west of the uk, a northerly breeze bringing in the cold. So we start sunday with a widespread frost, itll be a colder start for the southeast of England And East anglia as The Cloud breaks, lowest temperatures likely to be in Northern Scotland at minus seven celsius. And there could be some icy patches around too. Still a few showers first thing, although many places will be starting dry and sunny, cloud will tend to increase, we will see a few more showers make out in the morning, and theyll turn more widespread in the afternoon some of them heavy with hail, Sleet And Snow mixed in there, as well. Itll be another cold day, temperatures typically 6 8 celsius, maybe a touch colder than that across Northern Scotland, a touch milder than that across southern parts of england. But the damp weather coming into Northern Ireland by the evening on that Weather Front there, Thatll Slide its way down into wales, the southern half of the uk. But a frosty start on monday for many, particularly cold for northern England And Scotland where we have the clearer skies. For the most part, monday here should be dry and sunny, just a few showers near some eastern coasts. Should brighten up through the day in Northern Ireland, but stays quite cloudy through wales, the midlands towards southern england, some patchy rain and early in the morning, it could be a Touch Wintry in the midlands as we engage some of that colder airfirst thing. Temperatures will be a notch up on monday, but still cold for the time of year, around 8 10 celsius. Now looking further ahead, weve got High Pressure turning to dominate the weather through the week ahead, and that means the winds will be light, therell be some Morning Mist and fog patches. Youd expect it to be dry underneath an area of High Pressure may not completely be the story, though. Theres a risk of a few showers around, especially during the first half of the week. Many places will be dry with sunshine, a little less cold by day and night

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