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International News Apr 9, 2021 LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip will be laid to rest with all the honors due a prince of the United Kingdom and a consort to Queen Elizabeth II. But the coronavirus pandemic means it will be a more low-key farewell than has marked many royal deaths. The pandemic has required changes to the well-prepared plans for Philip’s passing, code-named Operation Forth Bridge. “During the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of current government advice and social distancing guidelines, modified Funeral and ceremonial arrangements for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburg...

Prince Philip funeral plans: Royal ceremonial funeral April 17, Harry to attend The COVID-19 pandemic has required changes to the well-prepared plans for Philip’s passing, code-named Operation Forth Bridge. Author: JILL LAWLESS (Associated Press) Published: 2:58 PM EDT April 9, 2021 Updated: 1:23 PM EDT April 10, 2021 LONDON, UK — Prince Philip’s royal ceremonial funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle — a slimmed-down service amid the COVID-19 pandemic that will be entirely closed to the public. Philip, also known as the Duke...

Prince Philip funeral set for April 17: Your funeral questions, answered Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY UP NEXT In May 2017, Britain's The Guardian newspaper made headlines when it revealed the plan for how the government will handle Queen Elizabeth II's death. But there is also a plan in place for the death of Prince Philip, her husband of 74 years.  Buckingham Palace announced he died Friday morning at Windsor Castle. Britain's oldest and longest-serving royal spouse in 10 centuries was 99. Prince Philip’s funeral will take place April 17 at St. George’s Chapel at Win...

What is Operation Forth Bridge? Each member of the Royal Family has their own code name, detailing the plans in place in the event of their death. In Prince Phillip’s case, this code name is Operation Forth Bridge, referring to an Edinburgh railway bridge, as the Duke of Edinburgh. Lord Chamberlain will consult with Prime Minister Boris Johnson before consulting with the Queen to establish her wishes regarding the announcement of her husband’s death. The rest of the world, including the press, will then be notified via an official statement from Buckingham Place. The Duke of Edinb...

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