How to watch Prince Philip’s funeral and when does it start? Abbianca Makoni Preparations are under way for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral following his death last week at the age of 99. The service will take place Saturday at St George's Chapel in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. On the day of the funeral, which starts at 3pm, a minute of silence will also be held across the country to mourn Prince Philip. His death came less than a month after he was discharged from hospital on March 16 and returned to Windsor Castle to stay with the Queen.