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In normal times, royal funerals in the UK can match the scale of royal weddings, but the Duke of Edinburgh’s ceremony will be one of the smallest send-offs of a senior member of the British monarchy in living memory.
Just 30 people will be permitted in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle due to Covid-19 restrictions – something that is likely to suit Philip, who never wanted a large affair.
It will be dwarfed by that of Diana, Princess of Wales – which had 2,000 attendees in Westminster Abbey – and more than one million people lining the route taken by the cortege.
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The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral will feature elements of the military with which he was closely associated (Paul Grover/PA)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s close association with the military will be on show at his ceremonial royal funeral next weekend.
Elements of the Royal Navy, Air Force and the Army will be present during an eight-minute procession in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
On the day of the funeral, Philip’s coffin – accompanied by the Dean of Windsor and the Lord Chamberlain – will be moved to the state entrance of Windsor Castle by a Bearer Party of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.
By Press Association 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral will feature elements of the military with which he was closely associated (Paul Grover/PA)
The Duke of Edinburgh’s close association with the military will be on show at his ceremonial royal funeral next weekend.
Elements of the Royal Navy, Air Force and the Army will be present during an eight-minute procession in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
On the day of the funeral, Philip’s coffin – accompanied by the Dean of Windsor and the Lord Chamberlain – will be moved to the state entrance of Windsor Castle by a Bearer Party of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.