Funeral plans for Prince Philip expected to be announced over weekend
The Duke was known to have wanted a minimum of fuss at his funeral
The Queen and Prince Philip open Pride Park Stadium with Lionel Pickering and Jim Smith (Image: Derby Telegraph)
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Details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral are expected to be released this weekend after his death on Friday at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace said Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, leaving the Queen and the royal family “mourning his loss”.
His death triggered a flood of tributes from across the globe – with world leaders, foreign royal families and charities hailing his life and legacy.
Philip’s funeral is expected to take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, but the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in England will impact plans.
Under the current rules, services can only be attended by a maximum of 30 people.
Details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral are expected to be released this weekend after his death on Friday at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace said Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, leaving the Queen and the royal family “mourning his loss”.
His death triggered a flood of tributes from across the globe – with world leaders, foreign royal families and charities hailing his life and legacy.
Philip’s funeral is expected to take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, but the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in England will impact plans.
Under the current rules, services can only be attended by a maximum of 30 people.
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People gather outside the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, a day after the death of Britain s Prince Philip, Saturday, April 10, 2021. Britain s Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that mostly defined his life, died on Friday. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
Events and reaction from around the world to mark the death of Prince Philip at age 99:
LONDON The Twitter account of Britain s royal family has featured a tribute Queen Elizabeth II gave to Prince Philip for the couple s 50th wedding anniversary.