Here is what we know about the funeral:
– Where is it taking place?
St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday.
The ceremonial elements will begin an hour earlier, including a procession which steps off at 2.45pm, followed by the arrival of a Land Rover carrying the coffin and a national minute’s silence.
The entire funeral will be televised.
(PA Graphics)
– What has been cut out due to the pandemic?
There will be no public element to the funeral. It will take place entirely in the grounds of the castle.
Original plans for military processions through London or Windsor have been scrapped, and the royal family is asking the public not to gather at the castle or other royal residences.
Here is what we know about the funeral:
– Where is it taking place?
St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday.
The ceremonial elements will begin an hour earlier, including a procession which steps off at 2.45pm, followed by the arrival of a Land Rover carrying the coffin and a national minute’s silence.
The entire funeral will be televised.
(PA Graphics)
– What has been cut out due to the pandemic?
There will be no public element to the funeral. It will take place entirely in the grounds of the castle.
Original plans for military processions through London or Windsor have been scrapped, and the royal family is asking the public not to gather at the castle or other royal residences.
Here is what we know about the funeral:
– Where is it taking place?
St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday.
The ceremonial elements will begin an hour earlier, including a procession which steps off at 2.45pm, followed by the arrival of a Land Rover carrying the coffin and a national minute’s silence.
The entire funeral will be televised.
(PA Graphics)
– What has been cut out due to the pandemic?
There will be no public element to the funeral. It will take place entirely in the grounds of the castle.
Original plans for military processions through London or Windsor have been scrapped, and the royal family is asking the public not to gather at the castle or other royal residences.
Here is what we know about the funeral:
– Where is it taking place?
St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3pm on Saturday.
The ceremonial elements will begin an hour earlier, including a procession which steps off at 2.45pm, followed by the arrival of a Land Rover carrying the coffin and a national minute’s silence.
The entire funeral will be televised.
(PA Graphics)
– What has been cut out due to the pandemic?
There will be no public element to the funeral. It will take place entirely in the grounds of the castle.
Original plans for military processions through London or Windsor have been scrapped, and the royal family is asking the public not to gather at the castle or other royal residences.
The ceremonial arrangements for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral are set to reflect military affiliations and personal elements of his life.
The congregation will wear masks for the service and members of the royal family will be wearing morning coat with medals or day dress.
Philip has been lying at rest in the private chapel in Windsor Castle.
Here is a timeline of events for the funeral:
– 1100am. The coffin, which will be covered with Philip’s personal standard along with his sword, naval cap and a wreath of flowers, will be moved from the private chapel to the Inner Hall of Windsor Castle by members of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.