The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s late husband, Prince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99, is according to former British Prime Minister John Major a good opportunity for the royal family to end endless disputes and vicissitudes. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, expressed a similar view.
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John Major, who served in the UK Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, hopes the funeral service will ease any tensions between Prince Harry and Prince William. According to the British media, the couple have not spoken for several months.
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“Together they experience grief over the death of their grandfather. I think this is the perfect opportunity, “Major told British reporters station BBC. He also stated that Her Majesty Elizabeth II. after the death of her husband she needs time to mourn. According to him, the Duke of Edinburgh will be “still in her memory”, which will always “hear his voice”, said the former prime minister.
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After the death of Princess Diana, John Major became the guardian of both princes in 1997 – he was formally responsible for their legal and administrative affairs.
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According to Buckingham Palace, the farewell to Prince Philip will take place next Saturday. The ceremonial funeral will take place in a close family circle and without public access. However, it will be broadcast live on television.
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According to the British media, the grandson of the deceased Prince Harry living in Los Angeles will also attend the funeral. However, it is not yet clear when he will arrive in Britain. But his pregnant wife Meghan will have to stay in the USA on the advice of her doctor.
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The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not arrive at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. He expressed solidarity with the royal family, preferred the relatives of the deceased and allowed as many family members as possible to say goodbye to the prince for the last time.
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The number of mourners will be limited to thirty in response to the anti-coronavirus measures in force. It is also expected that every member of the royal family, including the queen herself, will wear protective equipment during the funeral service.
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Britain has entered into state mourning since Saturday, which will last eight days. A memorial service was held today under Prince Philip in Canterbury Cathedral. The service was led by Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, who will also celebrate the prince’s funeral next Saturday. Welby said during the service that “for the royal family, as for all others, no words can express how deep the sorrow caused by the death of Prince Philip is.”
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He also dedicated his prayer to those to whom the Duke of Edinburgh’s death caused a “deep blow.” According to the American media, similar church ceremonies took place throughout the country. At Windsor and other royal palaces, people continue to lay flowers in memory of the deceased.
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Remembrance for Prince Philip took place today in Canterbury Cathedral.
“My dear father was a very special man, who would be especially surprised by the reactions and touching things that were said about him, and from this point of view, we, my family, are deeply grateful for all this,” said Prince Charles on Saturday. He also added that for the past 70 years his father had provided a very remarkable devotional service to Elizabeth II, the royal family and the whole community.
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“It is a great loss. I think I would say that we have lost almost the grandfather of the nation, “said the second-born son of the royal couple, Prince Andrew, who resigned from his royal duties in 2019 after today’s service. He described his father as a” remarkable man. “
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According to Andrew, the whole royal family gathered around his 94-year-old mother. He added that the queen bears the loss, which “left a great void in her life”, with great dignity.
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