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The Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy were remembered during a funeral service reflecting his naval career, passion for engineering and dedication to the Queen. During the poignant event attended by the Queen and his children and grandchildren, the duke was described as enriching the lives of all those he knew with his “kindness, humour and humanity”. The day was one of contrasts, a spectacle of pomp and pageantry provided by the many regiments and military units associated with Philip ...

The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his beloved wife the Queen, his children and grandchildren and members of the military.

For a man like no other, it was a funeral like no other. From the Land Rover that carried his coffin, to the sounding of Action Stations as he was lowered into the crypt, there was no mistaking the Duke of Edinburgh’s hand in every detail. The one thing he did not anticipate was having to make allowances for a pandemic, but he would have been proud, as ever, of his wife of 73 years as the Queen, a study in stoicism, said her own silent farewell, battling through without anyone by her side. In...

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip Updated: April 17, 2021, 8:37 pm The Queen during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh (Jonathan Brady/PA) The Queen mourned her husband the Duke of Edinburgh with dignity and stoicism during a funeral service that bore Philip’s touch and celebrated his life and legacy. After almost 70 years as head of state, the Queen will reign without Philip by her side – a man she met as a young girl and who was the bedrock of her happiness. In a symbolic moment, the ...

A lot has been altered, but what has remained has given us unparalleled insight into what really mattered to the late Duke of Edinburgh. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy were remembered during a funeral service reflecting his naval career, passion for engineering and dedication to the Queen. During the poignant event attended by the Queen and his children and grandchildren, the duke was described as enriching the lives of all those he knew with his “kindness, humour and humanity”. The day was one of contrasts, a spectacle of pomp and pageantry provided by the many regiments and military units associated with Philip ...

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip Updated: 17/04/2021, 8:37 pm The Queen during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh (Jonathan Brady/PA) The Queen mourned her husband the Duke of Edinburgh with dignity and stoicism during a funeral service that bore Philip’s touch and celebrated his life and legacy. After almost 70 years as head of state, the Queen will reign without Philip by her side – a man she met as a young girl and who was the bedrock of her happiness. In a symbolic moment, the Quee...

Normally, the Queen is a pillar of strength for her family and the balm for the nations soul. But yesterday, on an occasion of deep sorrow and rare glories, it was she who required succour. When, for instance, the national minutes silence froze the scene inside St Georges Chapel in the great walled enclosure of Windsor Castle.  And again when the Last Post cast its mournful spell and she bowed her head, appearing to wipe away a tear. But never was the blast of goodwill from her country needed ...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy were remembered during a funeral service reflecting his naval career, passion for engineering and dedication to the Queen. During the poignant event attended by the Queen and his children and grandchildren, the duke was described as enriching the lives of all those he knew with his “kindness, humour and humanity”. The day was one of contrasts, a spectacle of pomp and pageantry provided by the many regiments and military units associated with Philip ...

Covid restrictions meant all 30 mourners in the chapel wore face masks and were sat socially distanced with partners or by themselves.