Of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke Of Edinburgh. For more than 1,000 years, in good times and in bad, the Town Of Windsor has taken pride in its enduring bond with the monarchy. And today, under Blue Skies and in glorious sunshine, the Royal Borough provides the setting for a funeral. A ceremonial funeral, as the longest serving consort in the history of the Royal Family is laid to rest. A long and productive lifetime, a history of real achievement, a peaceful death at the age of 99. These are all things certainly to celebrate and to mark with gratitude. Todays funeral for His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh will certainly celebrate a life well lived. But it will also be a time of Grief And Loss for Her Majesty the queen, who, for over 70 years counted on the Strength And Advice of a dutiful husband and consort. Its a time of loss, too, for the children, grandchildren and the wider family. It was here at windsor castle, eight days ago, that Prince Philip
Now on Bbc News, a special programme on the funeral of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke Of Edinburgh. For more than 1,000 years, in good times and in bad, the Town Of Windsor has taken pride in its enduring bond with the monarchy. And today, under Blue Skies and in glorious sunshine, the Royal Borough provides the setting for a funeral. A ceremonial funeral, as the longest serving consort in the history of the Royal Family is laid to rest. A long and productive lifetime, a history of real achievement, a peaceful death at the age of 99. These are all things certainly to celebrate and to mark with gratitude. Todays funeral for His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh will certainly celebrate a life well lived. But it will also be a time of Grief And Loss for Her Majesty the queen, who, for over 70 years counted on the Strength And Advice of a dutiful husband and consort. Its a time of loss, too, for the children, grandchildren and the wider family. It was here a
Will lead the service. As with all funerals tHere is a huge sense of privilege that you are with the family, any family, at this remarkable point in their lives. The queen will sit alone as she says goodbye to Her husband of 73 years. Crowds have been asked to stay away from windsor this afternoon. Welcome to Windsor Castle, wHere the funeral of the Duke Of Edinburgh will take place later this afternoon watched by millions of people around the world. Itll be a small family service, because in line with covid restrictions, only 30 mourners will be allowed into st Georges Chapel. The queen will sit alone as she says goodbye to Her husband of 73 years. Buckingham palace said the ceremony will celebrate and reflect the Dukes Life and mark his unwavering loyalty to the queen. Our first report this lunchtime is from our Royal Correspondent, nicholas witchell. A Husband And Wife, a photograph from the queens private collection, an image from a strong marriage. And a reminder that today tHere
Of the sea will be a focus of the ceremony. Many aspects of Todays Ceremony were planned by The Duke himself. HIs many medals and decorations have been placed in the chapel, and more than 730 members of the Armed Forces will take part in a procession. The selection of which units, which bands, which music, which medals will be there. So it Is very much hIs funeral, designed by him. There Is a limit of 30 mourners in St Georges chapel, because of covid rules. The queen and The Dukes four children and their eight grandchildren will be present. And before the funeral, the queen has shared one of her favourite phoTos of her and her husband, relaxing in the scottIsh highlands. The service itself will begin after a national Minutes Silence at three oclock thIs afternoon. Buckingham palace has urged the public not To Travel To Windsor and asks people To follow the service on Radio And TelevIsion instead. Good morning from Windsor Castle, where the funeral of the Duke Of Edinburgh will take pl
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