Timeline of events on the day of Prince Philip's funeral An hourly account of the funeral plans The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Prince Philip's ceremonial royal funeral will take place today at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday, April 9, two months before his 100th birthday. The royal funeral will be like no other, with the Queen and her family following guidelines and wearing face masks and socially distancing as they gather to say their final farewell. The palace has revealed the arrangements for the funeral, which includes a national minute’s silence.