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As members of the royal family continue to rally around the queen ahead of Saturday’s funeral of Prince Philip, Buckingham Palace has shared final details of the April 17 service and events.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom limiting the number of mourners at a funeral to just 30 people, palace officials confirmed at a media briefing today that efforts have been made to accommodate as many of the Duke of Edinburgh’s loved ones and loyal aides.
The funeral is set to take place at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3 p.m. local time. Though plans have been modified to fit British government-led health guidelines, ceremonial aspects of the day “are still very much in line with the duke’s wishes,” a spokesman shares. “The ceremonial arrangements are a reflection of the duke’s military affiliations and personal elements of His Royal Highness’s life.” (Per reports, male members of the royal family with links to the mil
Minute-by-minute, the Duke of Edinburgh s funeral has been planned with military precision and nothing has been left to chance.
From the moment his coffin is brought out of the State Entrance of Windsor Castle and placed on the back of the Land Rover he had specially designed for the occasion, to the closing echoes of the National Anthem as his body is lowered into the Royal Vault at St George s Chapel, it has been designed to reflect his proud military heritage, remarkable life and lasting endeavours.
Here is your in-depth guide to the day.
11am The Duke of Edinburgh s coffin, draped in his personal standard, with his naval cap and sword and a wreath of family flowers placed on top of it, will be moved from the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle, where he has been lying at rest since Friday, to the Inner Hall.
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Harry and William will be separated by cousin Peter Phillips as they walk in a line behind grandfather s coffin
When the coffin is taken into chapel, William will move ahead of his brother as the royal family arrives in pairs
Palace officials say royal men will wear morning coats with their medals and the women will wear day dresses
The Queen - like all 30 guests invited to the service - will wear a face mask and will sit by herself in the quire
Derby soldier to lead Band of Grenadier Guards at Prince Philip s funeral
He has served in Afghanistan and South Sudan
19:27, 15 APR 2021
Derby soldier Senior Drum Major Harry Sutton will lead the Band of Grenadier Guards at Prince Philip s funeral (Image: CPL DANIELLE DAWSON)
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An infantry soldier from Derby who has served in Afghanistan will have the honour of leading the Band of Grenadier Guards at Prince Philip s funeral on Saturday afternoon.