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Britain s Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip at the Royal Ascot horse race in England, in 2011. It follows the funeral for the Prince that took place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor over the weekend. Both the Queen and Prince Philip worshipped at the Cathedral, which is Anglican, in 1968, 1977 and 2002. The Wellington cathedral clergy will don gold and red copes – liturgical vestments – that were made in anticipation of the royal couple’s first visits. In parliament last week, parliamentarians paid their respects to Prince Philip, who among other things, lent his name to the ubiquitous Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
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Tributes from across the globe are expected to pour in on Saturday as the Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the funeral on April 17 will have just 30 mourners due to current coronavirus guidelines - but they will be joined in thought by millions.
Broadcasters from around the world have set up positions outside Windsor Castle, alongside a steady stream of well-wishers leaving floral tributes.