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Fears were unfounded as Big Ben did chime 96 times - to mark the former sovereign's age - this afternoon as the coffin was taken on a gun carriage from Westminster Abbey.
The stunning skies seemed to say a last goodbye to the Monarch who has been a central figurehead of the country for over 70 years.
Parliament confirmed the famous bell - which is housed in the Elizabeth Tower, named after Her Majesty in 2012 during her Diamond Jubilee, - did not ring as planned at 8pm.
William and Harry pay two very different tributes to Prince Philip: Formal William praises grandfather's kindness to Kate and lifetime of 'service to Queen and country' while Harry remembers him as the 'cheeky legend of banter' Prince Harry said if Philip was listening to his tribute he would say: 'beer in hand, 'Oh do get on with it!'. His statement was separate from his brother William, who released a new picture of Philip with his son George William's tribute was far more stoic and focussed on the need to support the Queen and continue his work Duke of Sussex was spotted at London Heathrow...
Long-standing confidante Angela Kelly was seen speaking on the phone while unloading items from a car in Windsor, where the Monarch is carrying out eight days of mourning.