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Led by the Dean of Windsor, a coffin processes slowly through St George’s Chapel with a grieving son and daughter walking immediately behind; a small congregation, led by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, watch from their seats in the Quire. That was the scene at Windsor Castle more than half a century back. And the dutiful son that day was Prince Philip. Much has been made of the fact the Duke of Edinburgh planned every last detail of Saturday’s funeral – as he most certainly did. But he had been there before. On December 10, 1969, he came to say farewell to his mother,...

This is the Order of Service for the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday: ORDER OF SERVICE All stand. The Coffin is removed from the Land Rover and is carried to the West Steps where it rests at 3pm for the one minute National Silence. The Coffin is then carried to the Catafalque in the…

Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history. Credit: PA The funeral of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday will hail his "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen and his "courage, fortitude and faith". The service, on the grounds of Windsor Castle, is to be one of the smallest events to mark the death of a senior member of the British monarchy in living memory due to Covid restrictions. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery move up the Long Walk, Windsor Castle, during a rehearsal for the funeral. Credit: PA In keeping with his wishes, no sermon will be delive...

Duke of Edinburgh will join a range of kings and queens behind a set of iron gates Among the Royals there include George III, George IV and George V of Hanover Others who are also buried there include Queen Victoria's father Prince Edward His coffin will be lowered in Royal Vault at around 3pm but only until Queen dies When Her Majesty's time comes, they will go to King George VI Memorial Chapel

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...