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London The late prince’s funeral was held on Saturday (April 17) at St. George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, at 3 p.m. BST.
His funeral was not a state funeral but a ceremonial royal funeral.
Usually, state funerals in Britain are held for monarchs but Prime Minister Winston Churchill was a rare exception in 1965. A ceremonial royal funeral is similar to a state funeral but it can be more private and does not require parliamentary approval.
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away last Friday (April 9) at the age of 99. The Greece-born Duke of Edinburgh was the longest-serving consort to a British sovereign and was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Revealed: Coin toss decided which of four soldiers would be the driver and passenger in Prince Philip s custom-built Land Rover hearse at his funeral
The duke has been at the heart of an 18-year project to modify the Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle
Corporal Louis Murray drove the custom-built hearse, accompanied by Cpl Craig French, both aged 29
Soldiers ensured vehicle stuck to its precise route and timings after several days of intense rehearsals
Pair were selected on a coin-toss from a group of four who had been specifically trained for the role
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The funeral service for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was held Saturday at St. George s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Philip, the Queen s husband of 73 years, died earlier this month at 99.
Here are moments from the funeral procession and remembrance ceremonies you might have missed: Philip s horse-drawn carriage, or trap, which he designed himself, was part of the funeral procession. AP
Philip s love of carriage-driving was widely known and even referenced by his grandson, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, in his statement about his grandfather s death.
His hat, gloves, and whip were placed in the spot where the driver traditionally sits.
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