In myanmar, cnn, with an exclusive look inside the country for the first time since the coup. And witnesses extraordinary acts of courage. From scotland, to the strait of gibraltar, Gun Salutes have honored Prince Philip on the second day of tributes to the duke of edinburgh. Fire and you can see, Cardiff Castle there. Prince charles says his father would have been touched by the reaction to his death. My dear papa was 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. Mourners have continued to Leave Flowers at Windsor Castle where the duke passed away, age 99. And we are learning more about the funeral which is going to take place On Saturday, april 17. It will be a lowkey ceremony, in line with the dukes own wishes and covid guide
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. Tributes have been paid to to the Duke Of Edinburgh, whos died at the age of 99. Prince Philip was the longest serving Royal Consort in british histor, a constant support to Queen Elizabeth during more than 70 years of marriage. HiS Death was announced in a brief statement from Buckingham Palace. Prince Philip was known for his strong views, but also his unswerving sense of duty, Playing A Prominent Role In Public Life here in the united kingdom and across the commonwealth. Our Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell looks back at a remarkable life. His was the support that mattered most. Across more than 70 years of marriage and more than 65 years of elizabeths reign, it was Philip to whom she could always turn. He hadnt always found the role of consort easy, and sometimes, ill judged comments got him into trouble. But it was a partnership which weathered the storms and coped with constant scrutiny to demonstrate a deep mutu
countries and nation all around the world are playing tribute to the late prince philip. gun salutes will be fired right across the uk at noon local time. that is in about two hours from now. they have already started in australia. buckingham palace is confirmed to confirm the funeral arrangements for prince philip at noon. he died two months shy of his 100th birthday. he was a world war ii hero and husband to queen elizabeth spending seven decades by her side. he is the father of the heir apparent prince charles. the bells of west minister of abby ringing out in honor of the duke. flowers have been placed at the palace gates even though the government is asking people not to do so because of covid-19. you can t help that people feel they want to do something. many there taking the measure of a man who had a role that was singular, unique. how are people remembering prince philip? good morning. that s right. people i was theg spoke yesterday and this morning, have been tell
in the commonwealth, and all over the globe, bringing you the regalia, processions and ancient rituals. we ll have all that and more, including the crowning moment itself later today at westminster abbey. these are pictures from inside the venue and how it will look for the grand ceremony. you can see the ornate chairs taking centre stage there, on top of the mediaeval mosaic floor of the church. crowds have been camping out ahead of the big day. they were treated to a surprise visit by king charles, the prince and the princess of wales. charles went to one side of the mall while william and kate went to the other. many continued to camp out despite the london rain, to save a spot on the procession route. let s go live now to bbc correspondent louisa pilbeam at the mall in london. we thought at 2am that a lot of people would be sleeping and getting rest but there seems to be a lot happening around you. yeah, it s sort of a party atmosphere, but a little bit muted because some