London The late British prince Philip will be taken on his last journey by a specially modified car of the British brand Land Rover, in the design and technical modifications of which Philip personally participated. Only 30 guests, mainly family members, will attend Saturday’s funeral in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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Despite the tradition, men from the royal family will not wear uniforms, but civilian suits. The details of the last farewell were reported by the British media today. The Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday at the age of 99.
“The unique and distinctive look of this vehicle reminds the world that (Philip) was above all a practical man who could take something very traditional – whether a machine or a really large state institution – and find with his own ingenuity a way to improve and adapt it for 20 or the 21st century, “said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson quoted by Reuters on Monday about the special car.
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The funeral will be ceremonial and not state-owned, and will therefore take place without public participation. State funerals are usually intended exclusively for members of the royal family, but Britain also sent them to Prime Minister Winston Churchill. On the contrary, the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002 and Princess Diana in 1997 was, like Philip’s, ceremonial, writes BBC News. The duke wished for a modest ceremony.
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said members of the royal family would not be wearing uniforms. This decision seeks to avoid the embarrassment that Prince Harry would likely face. He had previously given up his duties and rights in the royal family and was therefore not allowed to wear his uniform, although he served in Afghanistan as a member of the British army.
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There is a precise schedule for Saturday afternoon. From 14:40, they will be transferred to the Land Rover from the private space where the casket is stored. Five minutes later, the whole procession heads towards the chapel. Prince Charles and Princess Anna, the eldest of the four children of the late Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, will go directly behind the coffin. The procession will include two other sons, Princes Andrew and Edward. The queen moves into the chapel separately from the others. The British media also paid attention to the fact that Charles’ sons William and Harry would not go side by side, which testifies to their tense relationship.
The transport of the coffin will be accompanied from afar by a procession of various units of the British army. Upon arrival at the chapel, the national anthem will be heard. At 3 p.m., the whole country will hold a minute of silence, then a funeral service will begin.
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On the coffin, Philip’s personal standard will be a symbol of his life. It includes Greek colors, because that is where the prince was born. One part depicts a castle depicting Edinburgh, because Philip had the title of Duke of Edinburgh. One square belongs to the black and white stripes of the Mountbatten family, from which his mother came.
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