St George s Chapel at Windsor Castle
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Following Prince Philip’s death, the plans for his funeral have been announced, with the service taking place on Saturday April 17, 3pm, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
His English oak coffin will be carried from the Private Chapel in the Castle to St George s in a purpose-built Land Rover, for a service that will be attended by just 30 members, given Covid restrictions.
So what is St George’s Chapel, and what is its significance to the Royal Family?
History of St George s Chapel
St George’s Chapel is the centre of the College of St George, a cathedral-like complex within Windsor Castle that also includes a choir school, library and archives. The founding of the College goes back to 1348 under Edward III, who also founded the College of St Stephen, which went on to become the modern-day Westminster Palace.
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