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© SYSTEM Pipe Major Colour Sergeant Peter Grant For one poignant moment during the funeral of Prince Philip, the eyes of the world turned to lone piper Peter Grant. It was the last, and most emotional, time he played for the duke. The country has been in national mourning since Prince Philip’s death on April 9, with union flags flown at half-mast across the UK for more than a week. And as the Queen’s husband of 73 years was laid to rest in Windsor on Saturday, it was a Braemar piper who played the lament just yards from the flag-draped coffin, and the grieving widow.

A historic and equally solemn occasion took place on Saturday as His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was laid to rest. The Queen’s husband was laid to rest after a ceremony was held for the Royal Family and viewers at home. A national moment of reflection took place and a Guard of Honour saluted as HRH Prince Philip’s coffin was carried onto the steps of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, one week after his death on April 9. The ceremony’s large military presence reflected the Duke of Edinburgh’s lifelong support of the country’s armed forces.

© Supplied by BBC Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up For one poignant moment during the funeral of Prince Philip, the eyes of the world turned to lone piper Peter Grant. It was the last, and most emotional, time he played for the duke. The country has been in national mourning since Prince Philip’s death on April 9, with union flags flown at half-mast across the UK for more than a week.

Queen Elizabeth sat alone at Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday 17 April, but reportedly carried two touching reminders of her husband of 73 years with her.

by Ian Lloyd © PA Queen Elizabeth II watches as pallbearers carry the coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh during his funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire. It was a funeral like no other royal funeral. For the no-nonsense prince who hated fuss, and who was happy playing a supporting role, it was the perfect ending, writes Ian Lloyd. It was simple, quiet and dignified and above all reflected his taste and his wishes. His funeral was always going to be at Windsor, whose impenetrable walls have defended the castle from invaders for a thousand years. Yesterday, they secure...