THE sheer pleasure of being with Prince Harry was obvious from Prince Philip’s smile.
For years the courageous, no-nonsense ex-naval commander had watched with pride as his grandson carved a successful career in the British Army.
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The Queen and Prince Harry at Lady Gabriella’s weddingCredit: Getty
Finally, Philip believed in 2015, Harry’s brave service fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan had established the young man’s true purpose in life: duty to his country and loyalty to the Queen.
Ever since Princess Diana’s death, Philip, the moderniser and maverick, had nurtured Harry to follow in his own footsteps.
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Prince Philip to get his dying wish of a ‘no-fuss’ funeral next Saturday thanks to Covid restrictions
Matt Wilkinson, Royal Correspondent
Updated: 10 Apr 2021, 13:51
Matt Wilkinson, Royal Correspondent
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THE Duke will get his dying wish of a small “no-fuss” funeral, thanks to ongoing Covid restrictions.
Instead of the pageantry of a State Funeral, he will have just 30 mourners at the Windsor service, which is thought to be next Saturday.
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Prince Philip will get his dying wish of a small no-fuss funeral, thanks to ongoing Covid restrictionsCredit: Reuters
The poignant ceremony will end with his body being taken to lie in the Royal Vault within St George’s chapel, where he will wait to be reunited with his beloved Queen.