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Prince Philip s funeral will be the first major royal send-off in 19 years, but due to COVID-19 it will be a markedly different event to those that have come before.
The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully on the morning of April 9, weeks after spending a month in hospital undergoing treatment and surgery.
On Saturday, April 17 the Queen s husband of 73 years will be farewelled in a ceremonial royal funeral at Windsor Castle, with just 30 guests in attendance.
The Queen will farewell her husband of 73 years on Saturday. (Getty)
Here are the details that have been confirmed so far.
The military have been rehearsing all week for their pivotal role in the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
The Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army will be in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday, taking part in the procession and carrying out other duties including the playing of The Last Post.
Rehearsals have been taking place at the Army Training Centre Pirbright, near Woking, in Surrey, where hundreds of military personnel gathered following the announcement of Philip’s death.
A member of the Household Calvary Life Guards prepares her uniform before rehearsing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral (Victoria Jones/PA)
The military have been rehearsing all week for their pivotal role in the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
The Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army will be in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday, taking part in the procession and carrying out other duties including the playing of The Last Post.
Rehearsals have been taking place at the Army Training Centre Pirbright, near Woking, in Surrey, where hundreds of military personnel gathered following the announcement of Philip’s death.
A member of the Household Calvary Life Guards prepares her uniform before rehearsing for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral (Victoria Jones/PA)