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The funeral of Prince Philip, the husband of the late Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, took place on Saturday. With a moment of national silence and cannon rafts, they took place within the government’s Covid-19 restrictions, and only a small circle of families attended the farewell ceremony at Windsor Castle Chapel.
It was a funeral for a small family that was watched live on television by millions of people in the UK and around the world.
The coffin of Prince Philip of Great Britain was delivered to St. St. George’s Chapel, where the farewell ceremony of the royal family will take place. Queen Elizabeth II, who is making her first appearance at a public event since the prince’s death was announced, also took part in the proceedings. #DukeofEdinburgh pic.twitter.com/web4PBUnGt
– LTV News Service (@ltvzinas) April 17, 2021
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During the funeral procession from Prince Philip of Windsor Castle, an oak coffin was placed on a Land Rover hearse designed and designed by him, including painted military green – during World War II he served in the British Navy and always considered himself a military man. . The coffin was covered with his private flag or royal standard, reflecting his Greek and Danish royal origins and British titles. On top of it are flowers chosen by the queen, the captain’s admiral’s hat and a sword.
Walking behind the coffin in the last course, the Duke of Edinburgh was accompanied by members of the royal family, including his son Prince Charles and grandson William and Harry, the latter arriving for a funeral from the United States.
After an eight-minute walk, the procession arrived at the St. George’s Chapel in the Windsor Castle complex.
At three o’clock local time, Prince Philip was commemorated in silence throughout the country with the sound of cannon bellows.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, only 30 people were allowed to attend the funeral ceremony in the chapel, taking precautions. The guest list included the closest family members of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
“Today we are gathered in the chapel of St. George to put into the hands of God the soul of his servant Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. With a grateful heart, we remember the many ways in which his long life has been a blessing to us. We are inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our queen, “said David Conner, Dean of Windsor.
The Archbishop of Canterbury said during the funeral ceremony: “With gratitude in our hearts we remember the many ways in which his long life has brought us blessings. We were inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our queen, his service to the nation and the fellowship of nations, his courage, his spiritual strength, and his faith. Our lives were enriched by the challenges he gave us, the encouragement he gave us, his kindness, his sense of humor, and his humanity. Therefore we pray that God will give us the strength to follow his example, and that together with our brother Philip, we will know the joys of eternal life. “
Queen Elizabeth II’s wife is buried in the royal crypt of the chapel.
He was a descendant of the royal families of Greece and Denmark, born on the Greek island of Corfu. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married in 1947, lived for 73 years, and were the longest royal consortium in British history.
Although Buckingham Palace Covid called on people not to gather, mourners had gathered in the streets around Windsor Castle to pay their last respects to the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip himself wanted his funeral to be as quiet and down-to-earth as possible, so ordinary people would not be able to see his coffin in public.
Spouse of Queen Elizabeth II Prince Philip passed away on Friday morning, April 9, at Windsor Castle. He would have celebrated his 100th anniversary on June 10, but Philip’s health has been very fragile lately.
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