Philip s insignia includes medals and decorations conferred on him by UK and Commonwealth countries
Royal Air Force wings, Field Marshal s baton and insignia from Denmark and Greece are also on cushions
Regalia was sewn in place on the burgundy velvet and gold piped cushions at St James s Palace in London
Insignia, orders, decorations and medals are a way of a country recognising someone s achievements
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.
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.
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